In the United States, which factors determine whether a client requires inpatient rather than outpatient care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Severity of the illness
b. Level of dysfunction
c. Suitability of the setting for treating the problem
d. Anticipated diagnosis
e. Level of client cooperation
f. Ability to pay
A, B, C, E, F
These options are the determining factors for inpatient mental health care. If a client meets the criteria, the diagnosis does not matter in the determination of whether the client requires inpatient or outpatient care.
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