The Family of a Patient Whose Insurance Will Not Pay

question 11

Multiple Choice

The family of a patient whose insurance will not pay for continuing hospitalization considers transferring the patient to a public mental hospital.They express concern that the patient will be "never get any treatment." Which reply by the nurse would be most helpful?

• A) "Under the law,treatment must be provided.Hospitalization without treatment violates patients' rights."
• B) "All patients in public hospitals have the right to choose both a primary therapist and a primary nurse."
• C) "That's a justifiable concern because the right to treatment extends only to provision of food,shelter,and safety."
• D) "Much will depend on other patients,because the right to treatment for a psychotic patient takes precedence over the right to treatment of a patient who is stable."

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Definitions:

Client Value Judgments

The personal beliefs and evaluations made by clients about what is important in their lives, which can influence their decisions and behaviors in therapy.

Therapeutic Relationship

The professional bond between a therapist and client, which is crucial for the effectiveness of the therapy.

Facing Reality

The practice of acknowledging and accepting the truths and facts of one’s life and circumstances.

Empathic

Having the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, a key quality in effective counseling and psychotherapy.