Which is the priority focus of recovery models?
A. Empowerment of the health-care team to bring their expertise to decision-making
B. Empowerment of the client to make decisions related to individual health care
C. Empowerment of the family system to provide supportive care
D. Empowerment of the physician to provide appropriate treatments
ANS: B
The basic concept of a recovery model is empowerment of the client. The recovery model is designed to allow clients primary control over decisions about their own care.
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