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[text name=”name” memo=”Patient name” size=”20″] is a [text memo=”age” size=”2″]-year-old, [text memo=”ethnicity” size=”20″],[checkbox value=”single|married|divorced|partnered”][checkbox value=”cis-gender female|cis-gender male|transgender female|transgender male|gender non-binary individual”][text memo=”other gender” value=”20″]
History of Presenting Illness:
[var name=”name”] that [select value=”presents via telehealth|presents in this outpatient appointment “][select value=”alone|with family |with significant other |with DHHS worker |with case manager |by police|”][text memo=”names” size=”20″][select value=” for evaluation and management of | due to reports of |”][checkbox value=”depression|anxiety|cognitive impairment|impulsivity|mood lability|sleep disturbance”] [textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].[text memo=”presenting problem” size=”20″]. [select value=”The patient reports |The family reports |The Guardian reports |The case manager reports |Electronic records indicate |Police report indicates |”][select value=”a past history of|no history of mental health concerns until |no history of mental health concerns|”][textarea memo=”Mental health history” rows=”2″]. [checkbox name=”depression” memo=”depression” value=””][checkbox name=”anxiety” memo=”anxiety” value=””][checkbox name=”sleep” memo=”sleep” value=””][checkbox name=”mood” memo=”mood” value=””][checkbox name=”ptsd” memo=”ptsd” value=””][checkbox name=”adhd” memo=”adhd” value=””][checkbox name=”autism” memo=”autism” value=””][conditional field=”depression” condition=”(depression).is(”)”]
[var name=”name”]’s depression is characterized as [checkbox value=”little interest or pleasure in doing things|hopelessness|helplessness|sleeping too much|difficulty getting to sleep|difficulty staying asleep|feeling tired or having little energy|poor appetite|overeating|feelings of inadequacy|irritability|poor concentration|psychomotor retardation|psychomotor agitation|suicidal ideation”]. [select value=”Depressive symptoms are present most of the day, nearly every day|Depressive symptoms are mostly present |”][text size=”20″][select value=”, are exacerbated by |”][text size=”20][select value=”, are improved by |”][text size=”20]. [select value=”Depressive symptoms impact|”][select value=” social/work functioning by | “][textarea rows=”1″].
Client rates depression [select value=”1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10″]/10 with 10 being the worst.[textarea memo=”Additional Depression information” rows=”5″][/conditional]
[conditional field=”anxiety” condition=”(anxiety).is(”)”]
[var name=”name”]’s anxiety generally presents as [checkbox value=”feeling nervous or on edge|worry|difficulty relaxing|feeling restless|difficulty getting to sleep|difficulty staying asleep|irritability|poor appetite|overeating”][text size=”20]. [select value=”Anxiety is present |”][select value=”in the context of multiple different situations/events such as |primarily in social situations such as | “][textarea rows=”1″]. [select value=”Anxiety usually last for approximately |Anxiety is present most of the time on most days”][text size=”20″][select value=”, is brought on by |”][text size=”20][select value=”, is relieved by |”][text size=”20]. Client rates anxiety [select value=”1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10″]/10 with 10 being the worst. [textarea memo=”Additional Anxiety information” rows=”5″][/conditional][conditional field=”mood” condition=”(mood).is(”)”]
[select value=” Mood instability has been an issue since |”][text size=”20″]. [select value=”Disordered mood can present as |”][checkbox value=”euphoria|excessive energy|excessive self-confidence|insomnia|irritability|agitation|racing thoughts|impulsive behavior|risk taking behavior|paranoia|delusions of grandeur|auditory hallucinations|visual hallucinations|depression|apathy|hopelessness|helplessness|suicidal thoughts|no motivation|hypersomnia”]. [select value=”Mood lability is exacerbated by |There are no identified precipitating factors to mood lability|”][textarea rows=”1″]. [textarea memo=”additional information of mood lability” rows=”4″][/conditional][conditional field=”autism” condition=”(autism).is(”)”]
[select value=”Per patient,|Per family,|Per record,|”][text size=”20″][select value=” they have been | patient has been |”][select value=”diagnosed|undiagnosed|”][text size=”20″][select value=” autism spectrum disorder “][textarea memo=”details of diagnosis/symptom timeframe” rows=”4″]. [var name=”name”]’s symptoms present as persistent difficulty, in multiple contexts, with social communication and interaction including: [checkbox value=”abnormal or failed back and forth conversation|failure to initiate or respond to social interactions|reduced sharing of interests/emotions|limited emotional affect|limited/incongruent nonverbal communication|difficulty with developing/maintaining/understanding relationships|difficulty sharing imaginative play|limited or absent interest in peers”]. They have demonstrated restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities including: [checkbox value=”repetitive motor movements|repetitive speech|infexible adherence to routines|ritualized patterns of verbal or nonverbal behavior|significant difficulty with transitions|rigid thinking patterns|highly restricted and fixated interests|hyper-reactivity to sensory input|hyporeactivity to some sensory input”]. Presentation is [select value=”without|with”] intellectual impairment, and [select value=”without|with”] language impairment. [textarea rows=”4″][/conditional][conditional field=”adhd” condition=”(adhd).is(”)”]
[var name=”name”] has a pattern of [checkbox name=addtype value=”inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity|inattention|hyperactivity/impulsivity”] that interferes with functioning. [/conditional][conditional field=”addtype” condition=”(addtype).is(‘inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity’)||(addtype).is(‘inattention’)”] Inattention manifests as [checkbox memo=”At least 6 for ADHD” value=”poor attention to details or careless mistakes in work or activities|difficulty sustaining attention|not seeming to listen when spoken to directly|not following through on instructions or failing to finish tasks|having difficulty organizing tasks and activities|avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort|frequently losing things necessary for tasks|often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli|forgetfulness in daily activities”].[/conditional] [conditional field=”addtype” condition=”(addtype).is(‘inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity’)||(addtype).is(‘hyperactivity/impulsivity’)”] [var name=”name”]’s hyperactivity/impulsivity presents as [checkbox memo=”six or more for ADHD” value=”frequent fidgeting or squirming|often leaving seat when remaining seated is expected|frequently restless|difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly|often seeming to be on the go or difficult to keep up with|excessive talking|blurting out answers before a question has been completed|difficulty waiting for their turn|interrupting or intruding on others”].[/conditional][conditional field=”adhd” condition=”(adhd).is(”)”] These symptoms have been present since [text memo=”before 12yo” size=”20″], and are recognized in multiple settings including [text memo=”2 or more” size=”20″]. [textarea rows=”3″]
[/conditional][conditional field=”sleep” condition=”(sleep).is(”)”]
Sleep is reported to be generally [select name=”sleepq” value=”poor |fair |good.|erratic |inconsistent |excessive|”][select value=”with difficulty initiating sleep and staying asleep due to |with difficulty initiating sleep due to |with difficulty maintaining sleep due to |”][textarea rows=”2″]. They estimate getting approximately [text size=”4″] hours of [select value=”broken |solid |”]sleep per night. [select value=”Disturbed sleep has been an issue for |Disturbed sleep is a new issue within the last |”][textarea rows=”1″]. [select value=”There has been no workup for Sleep Apnea|There was a past workup for sleep apnea which indicated |”][textarea rows=”1″]. [select value=”Current attempts at improving sleep include |The patient is currently attempting no interventions to improve sleep|Current quality of sleep is dependent on |”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”Past unsuccessful attempts at improving sleep include |There have been no past attempts at improving sleep|”][textarea rows=”2″].[/conditional]
Risk Assesment:
[select value=”They are not currently receiving individual counseling/therapy|They are currently engaging in individual counseling with |”][textarea rows=”1″].
[select value=”They deny current suicidal ideation or thoughts of self harm|They report positive for |They deny suicidal ideation but state having thoughts of being better off dead”][textarea rows=”1″].[select value=”They deny having access to guns|They report positive for having guns in the home |”][textarea rows=”1″]. [checkbox value=” Explained that we ask this question because guns in the home increase the risk of suicide, homicide and accidental death, Provided education about the importance of keeping guns locked and separated from ammunition. Explained that should this provider feel that patient is unsafe to self or others, provider and patient will work together to develop a safe place to keep weapons to decrease risk of impulsive suicide or homicide.”]
Scales and Screening:
ASRS: [select value=”unable to assess|declined|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29|30″]
PHQ-9: [select value=”unable to assess|declined|0|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29|30″]
GAD-7: [select value=”unable to assess|declined|0|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29|30″]
MDQ: [select value=”unable to assess| negative|declined|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29|30″]
PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY:
[select value=”Previous psychiatric medication trials include but may not be limited to: |The patient has no history of taking psychiatric medications|We were unable to cover previous psychiatric medication trials due to symptomatic presentation|The patient is unable to recall past psychiatric medication trials|”][textarea rows=”1″]. [select value=”There is no history of psychiatric hospitalizations|They have been psychiatrically hospitalized |”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”Previous psychiatric/counseling services includes |They have no history of psychiatric/counseling|History of psychotherapy/counseling was not addressed due to symptomatic presentation|”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”They deny history of diagnosis/treatment for an eating disorder|They report positive for a history of diagnosis/treatment for an eating disorder including |Unable to assess for history of diagnosis/treatment of an eating disorder due to symptomatic presentation|History of diagnosis/treatment of an eating disorder was not assessed in this encounter|”][textarea rows=”1″].[select value=”They have no history of thoughts of self-harm|History of thoughts of self harm include |”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”They have no history of attempting to hurt themself|History of self-harm includes |Unable to obtain history of self-harm due to symptomatic presentation”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”They have no history of head injuries or traumatic brain injuries|They have a past history of traumatic brain injuries resulting from |They have an underlying cognitive impairment from |”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”There is no history of trauma|They report having a history of trauma but did not want to elaborate|They report past traumatic experiences to include |Trauma history was not covered due to symptomatic presentation|”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”They report positive for tobacco use consuming approximately |They report a past history of tobacco but quit approximately |They deny any tobacco use|”][textarea rows=”1″]. [select value=”They report positive for alcohol use consuming approximately |They report a history abuse quitting approximately |They deny any alcohol use|”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”They deny a history of recreational substance use|They report utilizing cannabis approximately |They have a history of opiate use disorder |They report utilizing opiates recreationally in the form of |Substance use history was not covered due to symptomatic presentation|”][textarea rows=”4″].
DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY:
[var name=”name”] was born in [text memo=”place of birth” size=”20″] [select value=”to an intact family|to a family structure consisting of |”][textarea rows=”1″]. [select value=”There is no known issue with meeting expected developmental milestones|All developmental milestones were met with exception to |There were some notable issues with developmental milestones including |”]. Their primary language includes [select name=”language” value=”English|”][conditional field=”language” condition=”(language).is(”)”][text memo=”language” size=”15″][/conditional] and utilizes [select name=”comskill” value=”written and verbal communication|primarily verbal communication|primarily textual communication and sign language| “][textarea rows=”1″].
SOCIAL HISTORY:
[var name=”name”] identifies [checkbox value=”having no one|significant other|extended family|children|friends|church members”][textarea rows=”1″] as their social-support network. They have [select value=”0|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|”][textarea rows=”1″] children. Their level of education is [select value=”highschool|an undergraduate degree in |a graduate degree in |some highschool|some college|currently in grade school|currently in highschool|currently in college studying |currently in graduate school studying |”][textarea rows=”1″]. They are [select value=”currently employed |currently on disability due to their mental health condition|currently on disability due to their medical condition|currently retired from |”][textarea rows=”1″]. Financially they [select value=”have no immediate concerns|are burdened by healthcare costs|have concerns related to supporting their family|”][textarea rows=”1″]. Their source of income is primarily [select value=”current employment|disability|social security|unemployment|family support|retirement|”][textarea rows=”1″]. They have [select value=”no current housing concerns|a currently unstable housing situation related to |”][textarea rows=”1″]. [select name=”spirituality” value=”Spirituality was not addressed this visit|Spirituality is identified as |”][conditional field=”spirituality” condition=”(spirituality).is(‘Spirituality is identified as ‘)”][select value=”Christian|Catholic|Muslim|Jewish|Spiritual but not practicing|Athiest|Agnostic|”][textarea rows=”1″][/conditional]. [select value=”Cultural considerations important to care include: |”][textarea rows=”1″]. Sexual orientation [select name=”sexuality” value=”is identified as |was not addressed this visit|”][conditional field=”sexuality” condition=”(sexuality).is(‘is identified as ‘)”][select value=”straight|gay|lesbian|bisexual|pansexual|asexual|”][textarea rows=”1″][/conditional]. [select value=”They have no military history|Military history includes |Military history was not addressed this visit|”][textarea rows=”1″]. [select value=”They have no current legal concerns|Legal concerns include |Legal concerns were not addressed due to symptomatic presentation”][textarea rows=”1″].
FAMILY PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY:
[select value=”They deny knowledge of a family history of mental illness|Family history of mental health problems is positive for |Unable to cover family history of psychiatric issues due to symptomatic presentation”][textarea rows=”4″]. [select value=”There is no known history of suicides or self-harm in the patient’s family|Family history of suicides/self-harm includes |Unable to cover family history of suicides/self-harm due to symptomatic presentation|”][textarea rows=”2″]. [select value=”There is no known family history of substance use issues|Family history of substance use is positive for |Unable to cover family history of substance use issues due to symptomatic presentation|”][textarea rows=”4″].
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Appearance: [select value=”stated age|older than stated age|younger than stated age”], [select value=”neat|disheveled”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Gait and Station / Muscle Strength and Tone: [select name=”c” value=”Steady gait while walking, normal strength bilaterally|”][conditional field=”c” condition=”(c).is(”)”]
[checkbox value=”steady gait while walking|unsteady gait while walking|clumsy|unable to ambulate|in bed|in wheelchair|assisted by cane|assisted by walker|rigid|spastic|normal strength bilaterally|weakness noted in “][/conditional][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Mood and Affect:
Mood- [checkbox value=”euthymic|depressed|anxious|angry|irritable|happy|fluctuating”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Affect- [checkbox value=”sad|tearful|anxious|flattened|restricted|irritable|happy|full range”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Speech: [select value=”Normal rate and rhythm, not pressured|pressured|paucity”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Thought process: [select value=”logical, linear, age appropriate|circumstantial|”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Associations: [select value=”intact|loose|tangential|”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Thought Content: [select value=”no evidence of delusions, |”][select value=”no evidence of response to internal stimuli, |”][select value=”no suicidal ideation or intentions, |”][select value=”no homicidal ideation or intentions|”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Orientation: [select value=”Oriented to person, place, and time|unable to assess due to cognitive impairment|”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Attention and Concentration: [select value=”Adequate attention and concentration based on answers to interview questions|unable to assess due to cognitive impairment|impaired attention and concentration as evidenced by |”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″]
Memory: [select value=”Recent and remote memories both intact based on patient’s answers to interview questions|unable to assess due to cognitive impairment|”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″]
Language: [select value=”No evidence of aphasia |unable to assess due to cognitive impairment|”][checkbox value=”able to name objects|able to repeat phrases”] [textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″]
Judgment and Insight:
Judgment- [select value=”fair|good|poor|impulsive”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″].
Insight- [select value=”fair|good|poor”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″]
Fund of Knowledge: Based on the answers to interview questions, patient’s intelligence is judged to be [select value=”average|above average|below average|unable to assess due to cognitive impairment”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″][conditional field=”b” condition=”(b).is(‘ with psychotherapy’)”]
[comment memo=”Psychiatric Add On
Psychotherapy/Interactive Complexity/Prior case management
“][checkbox value=”Time spent in psychotherapy: “][checkbox value=”16-37 min”][comment memo=”30 min 90833″][checkbox value=”38-52 min”][comment memo=”45 min 90836″][checkbox value=”53-67 min”][comment memo=”60 min 90838″]
[checkbox value=”Focus of psychotherapy: “][checkbox value=”interpersonal conflict|emotional experience related to diagnosis|identification of coping mechanisms|grief counseling”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″]
[checkbox value=”Modality: “][checkbox value=”insight oriented|supportive|behavioral modification”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″][/conditional]
Significant Medical Issues:
[textarea rows=”2″]
Current Medications:
[textarea rows=”2″]
Allergies:
[textarea rows=”1″]
Patient is currently displaying [select value=”symptoms of|well managed|moderately managed|poorly managed”] [checkbox value=”depression|anxiety|sleep disturbance|psychosis|substance abuse|cognitive impairment|impulsivity|mood lability|alcohol dependence|opiate dependence|autism spectrum disorder”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″] which is [select value=”likely caused by|likely exacerbated by|likely the result of”] [checkbox value=”their ADHD|their cancer treatment|their depressive disorder|their unmanaged anxiety disorder|their bipolar disorder|interpersonal/family conflict|current psychopharmaceutical intervention|current psychotherapy|current psychosocial support systems”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″]. Patient would benefit from [checkbox value=”initiation of psychopharmaceutical intervention|continued psychopharmaceutical intervention|adjustments to current psychopharmaceutical intervention|initiation of psychotherapy|continuation of current psychotherapy|engaging in grief therapy|engaging in CBT|engaging in family therapy|enhanced psychosocial supports|increasing personal time and self-care”]. Prognosis is [select value=”good|fair|poor”] considering the patient [select value=”remains adherent to|actively engages in”] medication and therapy to address [textarea memo=”target of treatment” rows=”1″][checkbox value=” and whether they are able to engage constructively with social supports”]. [checkbox value=”Barriers to success include: “][checkbox value=”current apprehension to engage in psychopharmaceutical intervention|current apprehension to engage in structured psychotherapy|current emotional distress of recent cancer diagnosis|limited social supports|dysfunctional interpersonal relationships”][textarea memo=”barriers” rows=”1″]. [checkbox value=”Patient strength for success include: “][checkbox value=”expression of willingness to engage in treatment recommendations|positive social supports|are well connected with outpatient supports|history of actively engaging in mental-health treatment”][textarea memo=”strengths” rows=”1″]. [textarea rows=”5″]
REVIEW/ASSESSMENT:
[conditional field=”A” condition=”(A).is(‘Followup’)”]*Problem Status*[comment memo=”
Problem status: Established-stable/improved=1pt each
Established-worsening=2pt each
New problem, no additional workup planned=3pt (only one)
New problem, additional workup planned=4pt”]
The patient’s progress in achieving treatment goals can best be characterized as: [checkbox value=”minimal|patient is resistant|patient is making some progress|patient is working on goals, but remains symptomatic”][textarea memo=”other” default=”” rows=”1″][/conditional]*Data Reviewed*
[conditional field=”A” condition=”(A).is(‘Followup’)”][comment memo=”1pt each, 2pt for summary”][/conditional][checkbox value=”I reviewed the following notes:”][textarea default=”” rows=”1″][conditional field=”A” condition=”(A).is(‘Followup’)”][comment memo=”
1pt each, 2pts for summary”][/conditional][checkbox value=” I reviewed the following labs, imaging, consults: “][textarea default=”” rows=”1″][conditional field=”A” condition=”(A).is(‘Followup’)”][comment memo=”
1pt each, 2pts for summary”][/conditional][checkbox value=” I obtained collateral information from “][textarea default=”” rows=”1″][conditional field=”A” condition=”(A).is(‘Followup’)”][comment memo=”
2pts each”][/conditional][checkbox value=” I consulted with “][textarea memo=”individual and reason for consultation” default=”” rows=”1″][checkbox value=”I reviewed PMP|and found no abnormal results.|and found abnormal results “][textarea default=”” rows=”1″]
*MANAGEMENT/PLAN*[conditional field=”A” condition=”(A).is(‘Followup’)”][comment memo=”
Risk/Morbidity/Mortality
Low (99213)= One stable chronic illness/Two or more self-limited or minor problems
Moderate (99214)= Prescription meds; chronic illness with mild exacerbation or side effects of treatment; 2 or more stable chronic illnesses
High (99215)= Psychiatric illness with potential threat to self or others, drug therapy requiring intensive monitoring for toxicity; one or more chronic illnesses with severe exacerbation, progression, or side effects of treatment”][/conditional]
The following interventions were ordered/recommended this appointment:
[textarea rows=”3″]
[checkbox value=”I discussed risks vs. benefits, as well as side effects with the patient, reviewed alternative treatments, including no treatment, and answered any questions. Client was educated on the recommendation for treatment. Client counseled to notify the clinic/provider of any side effects, adverse reaction, changes in thought, or worsening mood, SI/HI/DTO, go to ER, or call 911, or crisis hotline (988). Client verbalizes understanding and agrees with the treatment plan. “]
Diagnosis:
[checkbox value=”Major depressive disorder|recurrent|single episode|mild|moderate|severe|Bipolar II|Depression|Manic|hypomania|Mixed|without psychosis |with psychosis|Generalized anxiety disorder|Insomnia|PTSD |acute|chronic|ADHD |inattentive type|hyperactive type|mixed|Adjustment Disorder|with depressed mood|with anxiety|with depressed mood and anxiety”][textarea rows=”2″]
I,XXXXx PMHNP-BC, personally examined the client obtained a history, conducted a mental status examination of the patient, and developed the plan of care.
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