What are some advantages and disadvantages of managed care for ...

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What are some advantages and disadvantages of managed care for counseling?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

____________________ may keep lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals from reporting domestic violence or seeking assistance.
 
  a. Depression
  b. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  c. Fear of facing homophobic responses
  d. Fear of facing the abuser

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Answer to Question 1

Advantages and disadvantages of managed care for counseling
a. Potential advantages
i. Contain costs and maintain service
ii. Time-limited treatment is research-supported practice that is effective
iii. Greater access to mental health services
iv. Increased number of referrals for some practitioners
v. Implementation of quality control and standards of practice
b. Potential Disadvantages
i. Standardized treatment guidelines fail to take into account the unique nature of clients' needs and compromise counselors' autonomy in determining specific interventions
ii. Arbitrary time limits
iii. Caps on the number of sessions approved
iv. Increased paperwork
v. Difficulties in being placed on provider lists
vi. Increased job stress
vii. Insufficient qualified personnel acting as gatekeepers
viii. Based on the medical model
ix. Ethical dilemmas

Answer to Question 2

C

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

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Great! Please up vote