Psychiatric Medication Management

Once a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation is conducted a comprehensive treatment plan is developed that at times includes a choice of medication(s). The psychiatric will offer the patient a clear explanation for any diagnosis and recommended treatment. This explanation may not be limited to medication recommendations but also psychosocial interventions.
The psychiatrist will identify those components of treatment the psychiatrist will provide, and those components that will be provided by other non-psychiatrist physicians or non-physician mental health providers. If it is necessary appropriate consent to communicate with other providers will be obtained.
The psychiatrist will exercise the highest professional standards in the choice of medications and the management of continuing treatment with medications. The patient will have the opportunity to ask questions related with the medications or any side effects, the physician will also discussed any relevant side effects.
The psychiatrist providing Medication Management will maintain written documentation of the diagnostic assessment; of the treatment plan; of periodic assessments of the patient's status and progress, etc.
The frequency of the follow ups for Medication Management will vary depending on the clinical needs of the patient and in each visit the psychiatrist determines if the current level of care is appropriate or additional interventions as family sessions, referrals to other specialists, individual therapy, group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, hospitalization, etc. are needed.