General Practitioner Template
Psychology Follow-Up Visit
A professional General Practitioner template for healthcare professionals.
About this template
This Psychology Follow-Up Visit template is designed for psychologists to document ongoing mental health assessments. It includes sections for history of present illness, psychiatric review of symptoms, mental status exam, and treatment planning. This template is ideal for tracking patient progress in managing conditions like depression and anxiety. Using Heidi, clinicians can efficiently capture detailed patient interactions, ensuring comprehensive care and continuity. This template is particularly useful for general practitioners who frequently manage mental health concerns in a primary care setting.
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HPI:
- The patient, a 45-year-old male, presents with ongoing feelings of sadness and lack of motivation, which have persisted for the past three months. He reports difficulty concentrating at work and a lack of interest in activities he once enjoyed. The patient has a history of depression and anxiety, previously managed with medication and therapy.
- Past medical history includes hypertension and a previous appendectomy.
- Current medications include Sertraline 50mg daily and Lisinopril 10mg daily. The patient also takes a daily multivitamin.
- The patient is a non-smoker, consumes alcohol socially, and exercises regularly.
- No known allergies.
Psychiatric Review of Symptoms:
- The patient reports a persistent low mood and feelings of hopelessness.
- He experiences frequent anxiety, particularly in social situations.
- No psychotic symptoms reported.
- Cognitive symptoms include difficulty concentrating and forgetfulness.
- The patient reports difficulty falling asleep and frequent waking during the night.
- Appetite has decreased, resulting in a 5-pound weight loss over the past month.
- No other psychiatric symptoms reported.
Mental Status Exam:
- The patient appears well-groomed but with a flat affect.
- Speech is normal in rate and volume.
- Mood is described as "down" and affect is congruent with mood.
- Thought process is logical and coherent.
- Thought content is free of delusions or hallucinations.
- Perception is normal.
- Cognition is intact, but the patient reports subjective memory difficulties.
- Insight and judgment are fair.
Treatment Plan:
Medication Changes:
- Increase Sertraline to 100mg daily to address persistent depressive symptoms.
Psychotherapy:
- Continue with cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions weekly.
Patient Education:
- Discussed the importance of medication adherence and lifestyle modifications, including regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Follow-Up:
- Follow-up appointment scheduled in four weeks to assess response to medication adjustment and therapy progress.
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