Attention to medical conditions during mental health clinic visits.
With increased attention being devoted to the metabolic effects of antipsychotic medications, it becomes apparent that efforts need to be made to ensure that patients receiving treatment for a mental illness receive appropriate evaluation and treatment of their medical conditions as well. The individual provider may assist by offering relevant screenings, helping patients take responsibility for their own health, decreasing barriers to treatment, enlisting the assistance of support staff, making appropriate referrals, and collaborating with other providers.
VA Maryland Health Care System, Circle Drive, Perry Point, MD.
Marilyn J
MJ
Miller
D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services; D008659:Metabolic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents