We Provide Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management Services to Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Psychiatric Evaluation
A psychiatric evaluation is a clinical interview that typically comprises the first visit with a psychiatric provider. Its purpose is to formulate working psychiatric diagnoses and offer treatment. This is done by gathering information about current symptoms as well as obtaining a thorough history. The evaluation usually involves multiple steps, which may include completing a questionnaire, filling out rating scales and answering questions. A psychiatric evaluation is essential to help identify the disorder and help you get the best treatment for your condition.
Medication Management Services
Medication management is the process that psychiatric providers use to ensure that patients are receiving the greatest benefit and best possible outcomes from their medications.
A medication management visit may include filling out a symptom rating scale and answering questions with a psychiatric provider. The purpose of the service is to reevaluate your symptoms to determine whether the current diagnoses and treatments are effective and if any side effects are present.
Pharmacogenetics Testing
Pharmacogenetic testing can be a beneficial tool in understanding how your genes may affect your body’s response to certain medications.
Pharmacogenetic testing looks at specific genes to determine what medications might be right for you, what doses might be more effective and whether you may be at an increased risk of side effects from a certain medication.
The GeneSight Psychotropic test is a simple, painless cheek swab that is either taken in the psychiatric provider’s office or sent by your psychiatric provider to be taken in the convenience of your own home. Once the test results are available, they will be reviewed with you by your psychiatric provider and a printed copy of the results will be given to you for your record.