Why Is It Important to Provide Documentation Related to the Patient's

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to provide documentation related to the patient's goals and outcomes?

• A) It provides a clear picture of measurement of treatment ineffectiveness.
• B) It helps the patient determine if therapy is helping.
• C) It provides the family with a measure of how the patient is progressing.
• D) It helps third-party payers determine if the patient is progressing.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.

Maladaptive Behavior

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to one's own well-being or ability to meet needs.

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and/or bring significant distress.

Axis II

A categorization used in previous versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to classify personality disorders and intellectual disabilities.