Unit 7.1 DB: Terminology

 As trends shift, funders or organizations have changed the terms they use to refer to people who receive their services. As we continue to explore the influence of managed care and for-profit corporate structure, people have concerns regarding terms that may be used to define their client population. The most commonly used terms are “clients,” “patients,” or “consumers.” In what way do these terms imply a different “mindset” about the people served?