Upon entrance into a mental health care system, clients are thoroughly assessed, and this is followed by the development of a mental health treatment plan. Which of the following are purposes of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Proof of care for insurance reimbursement purposes
b. A means of monitoring the client's progress
c. An instrument for communication and coordination of care
d. A guide for planning and implementation of care
e. Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
B, C, D, E
Purposes of the treatment plan include serving as a means of monitoring the client's progress, acting as an instrument for communication and coordination of care, serving as a guide for planning and implementation of care, and providing a way to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. Documentation for reimbursement purposes is not a primary goal of the treatment plan.
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