Terms for Scheduling Psychiatry/Medication Management
If you're seeking Psychiatry/Medication Management services, we'll schedule your session based on the information provided on this form. Once your session is booked, we'll send you a confirmation email and give you a call. If you've opted to receive texts from us, you may also receive a confirmation text. Please note that the booked appointment is for a 60-minute psychiatric evaluation. Following your first meeting with your psychiatric provider, you'll collaborate to determine the suitability of ongoing treatment, explore any considerations that may be better addressed by another provider or treatment, and decide on future sessions. Your appointment may be booked with a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner, depending on availability.
A Nurse Practitioner possesses the necessary skills in making diagnoses, conducting medical assessments, and prescribing medications, adhering to their scope of practice. This includes evaluating mental health conditions, developing treatment plans, and providing brief supportive therapy within the psychiatric appointment. It's important to note that medication management is most successful when a patient also has a separate therapist they are working with.
Please also note that we provide outpatient mental healthcare services at Foresight, and if your needs require a higher level of care, your provider will discuss appropriate next steps with you.