Appropriate care Model- Mental Health Part-1 Quiz
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Standard contract wording states,"The Employee is receiving, from a Physician, regular, ongoing care and treatment appropriate for the condition as determined by Manulife Financial."This means that all Plan-Members with mental health conditions must be taking medication.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Appropriate care is different for different diagnoses. Generally, we would expect treatment to start with medication or counselling and if no change in function is seen within 4-6 weeks, additional treatment should be added.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Most effective treatment for Bipolar Disorder is medication combined with counselling.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Expected treatment for Bipolar Disorder is medication. Counseling can help to understand the diagnosis and learn skills to manage symptoms.Rate this question:
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The following indicators would suggest that counselling is not based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles.
- A.
Clear goals of counselling are stated
- B.
Homework assignments are provided
- C.
Counselling is time limited: not expected to go on indefinitely
- D.
Past issues are addressed, rather than present functional ability
Correct Answer
D. Past issues are addressed, rather than present functional abilityExplanation
CBT is a form of therapy that has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and improving functional ability. It is goal directed, based on present functioning, lime limited, and relies heavily on homework assignments to apply the concepts reviewed in therapy.Rate this question:
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Which of the following are Factors which may influence the duration of disability?
- A.
History
- B.
Home/Lifestyle
- C.
Workplace
- D.
Plan-Member
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
Factors from each of these sources may positively of negatively impact symptoms in mental health conditions and the duartion of disability. They are addressed in out Active case management framework.Rate this question:
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How can we assess the impact of these Other Factors?
- A.
Phone calls to the Plan-Member
- B.
Phone calls to the Plan-Sponsor
- C.
Calls to Plan-Member and Plan-Sponsor
Correct Answer
C. Calls to Plan-Member and Plan-SponsorExplanation
Information that we gather form all sources can help us assess any change in functional ability from the pre-disability period.Rate this question:
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An interview confirms that a plan-member is having trouble sleeping, has lost 10 pounds in the past 2 months, stays home all day, gets tired easily, is having trouble reading books like she did before, and no longer wants to cook for her family. Which DSM-IV diagnosis would you expect to see on the Attending Physician Statement (APS)?
- A.
Anxiety
- B.
Depression
Correct Answer
B. DepressionExplanation
These symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of depression, but in order for her claim to be approved, functional limitations need to be confirmed and we need to assess appropriate treatment.Rate this question:
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