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IDENTIFYING INFORMATION:
The patient is a _______year old Caucausian/African American Fe/male who was referred to
this facility from _________________ where s/he has reside since______________________.
The patient brought to the facility via ambulance/family member. The patient's primary
contact are ____________________, telephone number ________________. The patient is a
Full code/ DNR.
2. Code Status:
3. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient reports that his/her symptoms started
about___________________________________
Triggers:
SI/HI
SA
During assessment: Patient describes their mood as X and indicated it has gotten worse in TIME.
Patient does not report increased activity, agitation, risk-taking behaviors, pressured speech, or
euphoria. Patient does not report excessive fears, worries or panic attacks.
Patient does not report hallucinations, delusions, obsessions or compulsions. Patient’s activity
level, attention and concentration were observed to be within normal limits. Patient does not
report symptoms of eating disorder. There is no recent weight loss or gain. Patient does
not report symptoms of a characterological nature.
Patient currently denies suicidal ideation, denies SIBx, denies homicidal ideation, denies violent
behavior, denies inappropriate/illegal behaviors.
PAST PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY:
Safety concerns:
Trauma history: Client does not report history of trauma including abuse,
domestic violence, witnessing disturbing events.
Client does not report abuse of or dependence on ETOH, and other illicit drugs.
Patient: denies history of chronic infection, including MRSA, TB, HIV, Hep C.
ALLERGIES:
REVIEW OF SYSTEM:
Patient is cooperative and conversant, appears without acute distress, and fully oriented x
4. Patient is dressed appropriately for age and season. Psychomotor activity appears
within normal.
Presents with appropriate eye contact, euthymic affect - full, even, congruent with
reported mood of “x”. Speech: spontaneous, normal rate, appropriate volume/tone with
no problems expressing self.
TC: no abnormal content elicited, denies suicidal ideation and denies homicidal ideation.
Process appears linear, coherent, goal-directed.
Cognition appears grossly intact with appropriate attention span & concentration and
average fund of knowledge.
ASSETS:
The patient is able to articulate needs, is motivated for compliance and adherence to medication
regimen. Patient is willing and able to participate with treatment, disposition, and discharge
planning.
Patient lives in a skill nursing facility where ___ receives structure and supervison, and
medications can be monitored . Supportive family member.
DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSION:
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Axis IV:
Axis V:
PLAN:
Patient was seen lying in bed. She is dressed appropriately. Patient is alert and awake.
Oriented x 2-3. Speech is clear. Patient is cooperative. Reports mood as "good". Denies
SI/HI/AH/VH. Denies anxiety or depression. Appetite and sleep are "good". Reports taking
medication with no side effects. No behavior issues reported from overnight. No changes
made to medication. Will continue to monitor mood, behavior and medication compliance.
Patient was seen lying in bed. He is dressed appropriately. Patient is alert and awake.
Oriented x 2-3. Speech is clear. Patient is cooperative. Patient is unable to articulate whether
he endorses SI/HI/ or has AH/VH. Unable to assess for anxiety or depression as patient does
not answer to questions. Appetite and sleep are good per staff. Staff reports that patient is
taking medication with no side effects. No behavior issues reported from overnight. No
changes made to medication. Will continue to monitor mood, behavior and medication
compliance.