Author Question: A patient will soon be completing a course of inpatient treatment for the treatment of ... (Read 187 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient will soon be completing a course of inpatient treatment for the treatment of schizophrenia. At what point should the care team review the patient's eligibility for additional services, coverage, and programs in the community?

A) Prior to the patient's discharge
B) Once the patient experiences an exacerbation of symptoms
C) When requested by the patient's health maintenance organization (HMO)
D) When the patient and/or patient's family advocates for such a review

Question 2

Which of the following clients would be most likely to qualify for psychiatric care in a long-term care setting?

A) A man who has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and is an intravenous heroin user
B) A man with a recent history of suicide attempts who is scheduled to begin electroshock therapy
C) A woman who has multiple sclerosis and a history of depression
D) A woman who has schizophrenia and who is estranged from her family

bookworm410 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
It is important that a client's mental health benefits be reviewed prior to discharge from an acute care facility to avoid denial of benefits for additional services such as continuum of care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Individuals may receive psychiatric care in a long-term care setting unless they require specialized services such as substance abuse counseling, electroshock therapy, or intense individual or group psychotherapy. A lack of family support is not an admission criterion for long-term care.