- Compose a written comprehensive psychiatric evaluation of a patient you have seen in the clinic
- Reminder: It is important that you complete this assessment using your critical thinking skills. You are expected to synthesize your clinical assessment, formulate a psychiatric diagnosis, and develop a treatment plan independently. It is not acceptable to document “my preceptor made this diagnosis.” An example of the appropriate descriptors of the clinical evaluation is listed below. It is not acceptable to document within normal limits.
- Bellow please use this patient, you can make up whatever information is not available
PATIENT 4
CPT Code: 99214 Established Patient Follow-Up
Primary ICD-10: F06.32
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: Hispanic
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Insurance: Medicaid
Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Chief Complaint
Ive been irritable since my head injury.
HPI
40-year-old male with mood disorder due to traumatic brain injury reports ongoing irritability, emotional lability, and frustration tolerance issues. No prior psychiatric history before TBI 2 years ago.
Social Problems Addressed
- Role Change
- Emotional
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Income/Economic
Immunizations
- Up-to-date: Influenza
- Missing: COVID booster
Assessments
- PHQ-9: 9
- Cognitive screening: mild deficits
Principal Diagnosis
- Mood Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition F06.32
Differential Diagnoses (Supporting Comments)
- Major Depressive Disorder F32.9
Temporal relationship with TBI. - Adjustment Disorder F43.23
Symptoms exceed situational response.
Treatment
Medication:
- Citalopram 10 mg PO daily
Psychotherapy:
- Supportive Psychotherapy with Cognitive Rehabilitation Focus
Rationale: Assists emotional adjustment after neurologic injury.*
Patient Education
- Explained link between TBI and mood changes.
- Reviewed medication adherence and behavioral coping strategies.
Follow-Up
- 46 weeks
Allergies
- Penicillin rash
Vitals
BP 126/82 | HR 74 | Temp 98.4 | RR 16 | Ht 510 | Wt 195 lb | BMI 28.0
Requirements: varies

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