Medication Management:
Working with a therapist for medication management can be beneficial in many ways. Think about it like this. On average a patient is seen by their physician roughly fifteen minutes every four to six weeks at most, and at the least every two months. A lot of changes can occur in that time either with side effects from the medication or with your mood or sleep, and it's not always easy to get a follow up appointment to address these issues in the interim. A therapist has the ability to see you at least once a week for a minimum of forty five minutes. That time alone provides better patient care. Therapy assists with medication compliance, monitoring adverse or positive changes to the medication and monitoring for the need for dosing changes. If your physician is in agreement a weekly summary can be forwarded to their office for review and recommendations. This is a great option for providing continuity of care and peace of mind that your concerns will be addressed without the hassle of having to wait for a follow up appointment with your physician.
Working with a therapist for medication management can be beneficial in many ways. Think about it like this. On average a patient is seen by their physician roughly fifteen minutes every four to six weeks at most, and at the least every two months. A lot of changes can occur in that time either with side effects from the medication or with your mood or sleep, and it's not always easy to get a follow up appointment to address these issues in the interim. A therapist has the ability to see you at least once a week for a minimum of forty five minutes. That time alone provides better patient care. Therapy assists with medication compliance, monitoring adverse or positive changes to the medication and monitoring for the need for dosing changes. If your physician is in agreement a weekly summary can be forwarded to their office for review and recommendations. This is a great option for providing continuity of care and peace of mind that your concerns will be addressed without the hassle of having to wait for a follow up appointment with your physician.