ASSESSING, DIAGNOSING, AND TREATING ADULTS WITH MOOD DISORDERS

Develop a Focused SOAP Note, including your differential diagnosis and critical-thinking process to formulate a primary diagnosis. Incorporate the following into your responses in the template: Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomatology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their … Read more

Assessing, Diagnosing, And Treating Adults With Mood Disorders

Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Adults With Mood Disorders   It is important for the PMHNP to have a comprehensive understanding of mood disorders in order to assess and accurately formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan for patients presenting with these disorders. Mood disorders may be diagnosed when a patient’s emotional state meets the diagnostic criteria … Read more