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Psychiatry Progress Note:
Date of Review: 1 November 2024
Time of Review: 10:00 AM
Patient Name: John Smith
Date of Birth: 01/01/1940
Medical Record Number: 1234567
Location: Maplewood Nursing Home
Reviewed with: Nurse Jane Doe, Social Worker Bill Jones
Reason for Review: Follow-up on medication management and assessment of recent behavioral changes.
Review of Pertinent Clinical Information (from nursing/care providers):
- Behavioral Observations: Increased agitation and verbal outbursts in the past week, particularly during mealtimes. Refusal to participate in group activities.
- Mood and Affect: Patient appears anxious and irritable. Affect is constricted.
- Cognition: Some decline in short-term memory noted. Orientated to person, place, and time, but with some difficulty.
- Sleep Patterns: Difficulty falling asleep, reports of early morning awakenings.
- Appetite and Nutritional Intake: Decreased appetite, weight loss of 3 pounds in the last month.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Functional Status: Requires assistance with dressing and bathing.
- Social Interaction: Socially withdrawn, avoids interactions with other residents.
- Physical Health Concerns: Reports of mild chest pain, no new physical health concerns.
- Medication Adherence and Side Effects: Adherent to medications. No reported side effects.
- Staff Concerns/Questions: Concerns about increased agitation and potential for falls.
Chart Review:
- Current Medications: Sertraline 100mg daily, Risperidone 1mg at bedtime, Lorazepam 0.5mg as needed for anxiety.
- Past Psychiatric History: History of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and dementia. Previous hospitalizations for depression.
- Relevant Medical History: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and osteoarthritis.
- Recent Lab Results/Diagnostics: Recent blood work within normal limits. No recent imaging.
- Previous Psychiatric Recommendations: Continue current medication regimen, encourage participation in activities, and monitor for changes in behavior.
Recommendations:
- Medication Adjustments: Increase Sertraline to 150mg daily. Consider increasing Risperidone to 1.5mg at bedtime if agitation persists.
- Behavioral Interventions: Implement a consistent daily routine, provide structured activities, and utilise de-escalation techniques during episodes of agitation.
- Follow-up Plan: Schedule a follow-up review in two weeks to assess response to medication adjustments and behavioral interventions.
- Staff Education/Guidance: Educate staff on recognising signs of agitation and implementing de-escalation strategies. Provide training on managing anxiety in patients with dementia.
- Further Investigations: No further investigations are needed at this time.
- Communication with Family/Guardians: Contact the patient's daughter to discuss the changes in behaviour and medication adjustments.
"It has been a pleasure being a part of the care for this patient. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. "
Dr. Emily Carter
"Geriatric Psychiatrist "
"The patient/family provided verbal consent to use the AI scribe during this visit, understanding its purpose, potential benefits, and limitations, as well as the need for a temporary audio recording for documentation and associated privacy and security risks."
Psychiatry Progress Note:
Date of Review: [date of psychiatric review] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Time of Review: [time of psychiatric review] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Patient Name: [patient's full name] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Date of Birth: [patient's date of birth] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Medical Record Number: [patient's medical record number] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Location: [name and type of long-term care facility] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Reviewed with: [names and titles of staff members from the long-term care facility involved in the review] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Reason for Review:
[describe the specific purpose of this psychiatric review, such as follow-up on a previous recommendation, monitoring of symptoms, medication review, or response to a new event] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Review of Pertinent Clinical Information (from nursing/care providers):
- Behavioral Observations: [summarize current behavioral issues, changes in behavior, frequency, intensity, and triggers, including any agitation, aggression, withdrawal, or repetitive behaviors] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Mood and Affect: [document observations regarding the patient's mood (e.g., sad, anxious, irritable, flat) and affect (e.g., congruent, restricted, labile)] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Cognition: [report on cognitive status as observed by staff, including changes in memory, orientation, attention, or decision-making abilities] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Sleep Patterns: [describe recent sleep patterns, including onset, maintenance, duration, and any disturbances like insomnia, hypersomnia, or nightmares] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Appetite and Nutritional Intake: [detail observations related to appetite, food refusal, changes in weight, or specific dietary concerns] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Functional Status: [report on the patient's ability to perform ADLs, changes in functional independence, and need for assistance with tasks such as hygiene, dressing, or mobility] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Social Interaction: [describe the patient's engagement in social activities, interactions with peers and staff, and any signs of social isolation or withdrawal] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Physical Health Concerns: [document any new or ongoing physical health issues reported by staff, including pain, infections, or other medical symptoms that may impact psychiatric status] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Medication Adherence and Side Effects: [report on the patient's adherence to prescribed medications and any observed or reported side effects] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Staff Concerns/Questions: [list any specific concerns, questions, or observations raised by the long-term care facility staff during the review] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Chart Review:
- Current Medications: [list all current psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications, including dosages, routes, and frequencies, with any recent changes noted] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Past Psychiatric History: [summarize relevant past psychiatric diagnoses, treatments, hospitalizations, and responses to previous interventions as documented in the chart] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Relevant Medical History: [document any pertinent medical conditions, allergies, and significant medical events from the chart that may influence psychiatric care] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Recent Lab Results/Diagnostics: [mention any recent relevant laboratory results, imaging, or diagnostic studies reviewed that are pertinent to the patient's psychiatric or overall health status] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Previous Psychiatric Recommendations: [summarize previous psychiatric recommendations from prior notes and the patient's response or adherence to them] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
Recommendations:
- Medication Adjustments: [provide specific recommendations for changes to psychiatric medications, including dosage adjustments, new medications, discontinuation of current medications, or changes in administration schedule, along with the rationale] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Behavioral Interventions: [suggest non-pharmacological interventions or strategies for managing challenging behaviors, improving mood, or enhancing cognitive function] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Follow-up Plan: [outline the plan for future psychiatric follow-up, including the proposed interval for the next review and any specific instructions for monitoring] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Staff Education/Guidance: [provide specific guidance or education points for the long-term care facility staff regarding patient care, symptom monitoring, or intervention implementation] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Further Investigations: [recommend any additional lab tests, diagnostic studies, or referrals to other specialists as deemed necessary] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
- Communication with Family/Guardians: [suggest if and how to communicate updates or recommendations to the patient's family or legal guardian] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
"It has been a pleasure being a part of the care for this patient. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. "
Dr. [Psychiatrist's Name](Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note, else omit section entirely.)
"Geriatric Psychiatrist "
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