What Is the Underlying Notion to Stepped Care Models of Treatment

Multiple Choice

What is the underlying notion to stepped care models of treatment?

A) Patients should be assessed on a series of levels before entering treatment.
B) The level of treatment should be "stepped up" if a patient has good insurance benefits.
C) Less costly treatments should be given initially followed by more complex interventions if the former are not helpful.
D) The most intensive treatments should be given as a first step to reduce the likelihood of a person's problems escalating.