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PMHNP Clinical Write-Up Student Name: Write Up # Typhon Case # Semester/Year: Course: Chief Complaint What brought you here today…? (Put this in quotes.) “ History of Present Illness Depression symptoms : Can you describe your depression symptoms? What makes the depression better, what makes the depression worse? Does the depression, come and go? Anxiety : Does the anxiety come and go or is there all the time? Does anything make the anxiety worse or better? Do you go into panic? If so, how often and how long does it usually last? Mood swings : Do your moods go up and down? If so, can you tell me more about a typical mood swing? Anger/irritability : Do you get angry more than you should? How do you act when you get angry? Attention and focus : Do you have trouble concentrating or staying on track? Current self-harm, suicidal/homicidal ideations : Do you currently or have you recently thought about hurting yourself? If so, do you have a plan of hurting yourself? Hallucinations : Do you ever hear or see anything that other people may not hear and/or see? Paranoia : Do you feel like people are talking about your or following you? Sleep : Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? How long does it take you to fall asleep? Once you get to sleep, do you stay asleep all night or are you up and down throughout the night? Past Psychiatric History At what age did the mood symptoms start? Do you have a previous psychiatric diagnosis? If so, what age and what was going on (if anything) around the time of the diagnosis? Were there any environmental factors that could have contributed to the moods? For example, divorce, death in the family, etc. Any previous treatment and if so, what was it and did it work? List any previous psychiatric medications have been tried and why the medication was stopped. Family History Include parents, siblings, grandparents if applicable/known; pertinent mental health history. Personal/Social History Education, marital status, occupation, work history, and legal history Substance Abuse History Do you currently or in the past used any illegal drugs? If so, what did you use? If currently using drugs, how much do you use? When was the last time you used? Do you currently or in the past had an issue with alcohol abuse? If so, when was the last time you drank? Do you ever pass out when you drink? Has your drinking been a problem for you in the past? Do you currently smoke cigarettes or vape? Do you smoke marijuana? Medical History Medical problems Previous surgeries Mental Status Exam Appearance and Behavior Appearance : Gait, posture, clothes, grooming Behaviors : mannerisms, gestures, psychomotor activity, expression, eye contact, ability to follow commands/requests, compulsions Attitude : Cooperative, hostile, open, secretive, evasive, suspicious, apathetic, easily distracted, focused, defensive Level of consciousness : Vigilant, alert, drowsy, lethargic, stuporous, asleep, comatose, confused, fluctuating Orientation : “What is your full name?†“Where are we at (floor, building, city, county, and state)?†“What is the full date today (date, month, year, day of the week, and season of the year)?†Rapport Speech Quantity descriptors : talkative, spontaneous, expansive, paucity, poverty. Rate : fast, slow, normal, pressured Volume (tone): loud, soft, monotone, weak, strong Fluency and rhythm : slurred, clear, with appropriately placed inflections, hesitant, with good articulation, aphasic Affect and Mood Mood (how the person tells you they're feeling): “How are you feeling?†Affect (what you observe): appropriateness to situation, consistency with mood, congruency with thought content · Fluctuations: labile, even, expansive · Range: broad, restricted · Intensity: blunted, flat, normal, hyper-energized · Quality: sad, angry, hostile, indifferent, euthymic, dysphoric, detached, elated, euphoric, anxious, animated, irritable Congruency : congruent or not congruent mood? Perception Paranoia Auditory hallucinations Visual hallucinations Thought Content Suicidal Homicidal Delusions (erotomanic, grandiose, jealous, persecutory, and somatic themes?) · Delusions are fixed, false beliefs. · These are unshakable beliefs that are held despite evidence against it, and despite the fact that there is no logical support for it. · Is there a delusional belief system that supports the delusion? If not a delusion, then could it be an overvalued idea (an unreasonable and sustained belief that is maintained with less than delusional intensity (i.e. - the person is able to acknowledge the possibility that the belief is false)? Ideas of Reference (IOR): everything one perceives in the world relates to one's own destiny (e.g., thinking the computer or TV is sending messages or hints). First rank symptoms: auditory hallucinations, thought withdrawal, insertion and interruption, thought broadcasting, somatic hallucinations, delusional perception, and feelings or actions experienced as made or influenced by external agents What is actually being said? Does the content contain delusions? Are the thoughts ego-dystonic or ego-syntonic? Thought Form/Process What is the logic, relevance, organization, flow, and coherence of thought in response to general questioning during the interview? Descriptors: linear, goal-directed, circumstantial, tangential, loose associations, clang associations, incoherent, evasive, racing, blocking, perseveration, neologisms. Cognition Cognitive testing Education level Insight What is their understanding of the world around them and their illness? Are they able to do reality-testing (i.e., are they able to see the situation as it really is)? Are they help-seeking? Help-rejecting? Judgement What have their actions been? Have they done anything to put themselves or other people at harm? Are they behaving in a way that is motivated by perceptual disturbances or paranoia? What is your confidence in their decision making? Medications Medical medications (list) Psychiatric medications (list) Psychiatric Medication Use this template of this table for each medication. Try to use your own words. For example, how would you explain this information to them or their family? Brand/generic name Dose at the time of visit How does this medication work? Major side effects Is this medication FDA approved for why the person is using this medication? Patient education Medication class Psychiatric Diagnosis Current diagnosis DSM-5 symptom criteria for each diagnosis (write out DSM-5 symptom criteria) Did they display/state any symptoms that match the diagnosis? Billing/Coding ICD 10 Code Billing Code Treatment Plan Medication changes made during visit Clinical impression Recommended therapy/support sources for person and the reason why Next visit scheduled

Paper For Above instruction

The provided clinical template offers a comprehensive framework for psychiatric assessment, focusing on detailed patient history, mental status examination, and formulation of diagnosis and treatment planning. This structured approach ensures systematic collection of critical information necessary for accurate diagnosis and effective management of psychiatric disorders, especially within a PMHNP scope of practice. The core components encompass the chief complaint, history of present illness, psychiatric history, family history, social and substance use history, medical history, and a thorough mental status exam, including appearance, behavior, speech, mood, affect, perception, thought process, cognition, insight, and judgment.

During the psychiatric interview, clinicians must explore the patient's symptoms in depth, such as depression, anxiety, mood swings, irritability, sleep disturbances, and thoughts of self-harm. Particular emphasis is placed on identifying the onset, duration, and triggers of symptoms to differentiate between mood and psychotic disorders and to assess for comorbid conditions like substance abuse and medical illnesses that may influence psychiatric presentation. The mental status exam facilitates observation of patient's current psychological state, providing insights via behavioral and perceptual phenomena that influence diagnosis.

Diagnostic formulation involves comparing clinical findings with DSM-5 criteria, ensuring an evidence-based approach to assigning primary psychiatric diagnoses. Medication management includes detailed documentation of current pharmacotherapy, explaining the purpose, side effects, and approval status. Patient education aims to enhance adherence and understanding of treatment, with ongoing assessments of insight and judgment contributing to safety planning.

The treatment plan encompasses medication adjustments, supportive therapies, and social resources. Follow-up scheduling allows for ongoing monitoring of symptom evolution and medication efficacy. Overall, this template underscores a holistic, patient-centered approach—integrating detailed clinical observations with evidence-based practices—to optimize psychiatric healthcare delivery.

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