Mental health professionals working with clients who have psychiatric problems or drug abuse problems have an obligation to:
a. arrange for continuing care and follow-up of the client
b. bill for all services provided to the client in advance
c. provide the client with a free copy of all written records, such as the chart
d. see the same client in both the inpatient and outpatient settings
A
Mental health professionals working with clients who have psychiatric problems or drug abuse problems have an obligation to arrange for continuing care and follow-up of the client. Clinicians make an implicit contract with their clients at the time of initiating care that they will provide continuing service. Continuing care after discharge implies referral to an appropriate outpatient facility.
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