treatment plan

the recommended steps of intervention that the therapist or counselor devises after an assessment of the client has been completed. Many managed care plans require submission of formal, written treatment plans prior to approving mental health treatment. Compare treatment protocol.

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October 5th 2024

lifetime risk

the odds that one will be diagnosed with a disease or condition during one’s lifetime (usually stated in terms of 70 to 85 years). It is often important for individuals undergoing genetic counseling to differentiate lifetime risk from the risk of being diagnosed with the disease in the next 5 or 10 years.