A fundamental change in attitude toward persons who have a mental illness and their families is reflected by
1. HMOs and PPOs.
2. the insurance companies.
3. calling them clients instead of patients.
4. including clients and their families as members of the health care team.
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Including clients in treatment reflects a basic change in mental health care.
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