Medication Management
At Collaborative Care Psychiatry in Portland, OR, our team of board-certified specialists offers child and adult psychiatric care. We excel in diagnosing and treating mental health issues for preteens, teenagers, and adults. Our approach involves creating personalized treatment plans that may include medications tailored to address each individual's specific concerns and symptoms. We prioritize patient collaboration in the medication selection process, ensuring comfort and understanding by providing comprehensive education on medication functionality. We value patient feedback to optimize symptom management while minimizing medication usage.
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What is medication management?
Medication management consists of a thorough evaluation by a healthcare provider to determine the most suitable medication to address and alleviate the specific symptoms of the individual patient. At Collaborative Care Psychiatry, our approach focuses on treating patients holistically through a combination of medical and therapeutic strategies. While medication management plays a pivotal role in treatment plans, we also advocate for incorporating interventions like dietary adjustments, medical assessments, vitamin supplementation, exercise modifications, and psychotherapy to ensure comprehensive care for our patients. We collaborate with our patients to establish attainable goals and explore evidence-based medication options that are most suitable for their needs.
What to expect with medication management?
The selection of medications is tailored to each patient based on their diagnosis, considerations, biological factors, and genetic makeup. Consistent and timely adherence to the prescribed medication schedule is crucial for achieving the desired therapeutic effects, recognizing that some medications may require time to demonstrate improvements. The choice of medication is a shared decision-making process between you and your provider at Collaborative Care Psychiatry, considering factors such as lifestyle compatibility, concerns about potential side effects, and treatment objectives. Effective medication management hinges on a collaborative partnership, where your feedback is integral in assessing the effectiveness of the chosen medications. During the initial adjustment phase of medications, regular follow-up appointments with your provider, typically bi-weekly, are expected. Once you are on a treatment regimen that feels appropriate for you, your provider will schedule check-ins every 1-2 months.
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Based on your response to medications, your provider might suggest a pharmacogenetic test to assess genetic markers that could influence your reaction to certain medications. In some cases, ongoing blood work monitoring may be necessary for the initiation or continuation of certain medications.
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Initiating a conversation about medications that have the potential to enhance your quality of life is always encouraged, irrespective of when you choose to start. Contact Collaborative Care Psychiatry today or request an appointment online to begin this important dialogue.