Author Question: The priority treatment goal for a patient with severe and persistent mental illness being treated in ... (Read 153 times)

viki · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The priority treatment goal for a patient with severe and persistent mental illness being treated in a community-based facility will be to

a. form new relationships.
b. self-administer medications.
c. participate in community activities.
d. independently attend to activities of daily living.

Question 2

During the community meeting a patient says, I'm having problems in my sex life. The leader of the meeting will make which response?

a. Go on. We are here to listen.
b. That's a topic to discuss with your therapist today.
c. How does everyone else feel about discussing this topic?
d. Perhaps you should leave the meeting until you are in better control.

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Priority outcomes for community treatment focus on the individual being able to function at his or her optimal level by attending to activities of daily living. The other options have a lower priority or can be managed by others.

Answer to Question 2

B
Individual problems are not dealt with in community meetings. It is suggested to patients that individual issues be discussed with one's therapist. The focus of community meetings is on matters of general concern to the group at large. When the patient is informed of when and where to address the individual problem, it should be done in a nonpunitive manner.