What Is the Difference Between a 'Client' and a 'Patient

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a 'client' and a 'patient'?

• A) A client is the term used to refer to those who have temporary, or acute, problems, while a patient is the term used to refer to those who have long-term, or chronic, problems.
• B) A client is treated with psychotherapy alone, while a patient is treated with medication alone.
• C) A patient is treated from a biomedical approach, while a client s treated by a professional who considers their pathology to be a "problem of living," rather than an illness.
• D) A client is someone who is seen by an attorney, while a patient is seen by a physician or psychologist.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Year

A one-year period chosen by a business for financial reporting and taxation purposes, which may not coincide with the calendar year.

Accounting Period

A specific time period for which financial information is reported, commonly a year or a quarter.

Calendar Year

A period of time that starts on January 1 and ends on December 31, used for accounting and official purposes.

Debit Part

The left side of an accounting entry, which increases assets and expenses and decreases liabilities and equity.