A patient will soon be completing a course of inpatient treatment for the treatment of schizophrenia. At what point should the care team review the patient's eligibility for additional services, coverage, and programs in the community?
A) Prior to the patient's discharge
B) Once the patient experiences an exacerbation of symptoms
C) When requested by the patient's health maintenance organization (HMO)
D) When the patient and/or patient's family advocates for such a review
Ans: A
It is important that a client's mental health benefits be reviewed prior to discharge from an acute care facility to avoid denial of benefits for additional services such as continuum of care.
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