What You’ll Discover in Tim Webb Completing the Mental Status Exam Practical, hands-on-On Lessons from the Field
- Faculty:
- Tim Webb
- Duration:
- 5 Hours 21 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Feb 6, 2015
Description
Perform and Document the Correctly Use MSE to Improve Liability and Treatment
Completing the A mental status exam can be done the Any behavioral health professional should be able to perform the most crucial task. It can be challenging to perform a thorough evaluation because symptoms of psychiatric disorders often disguise the real world.-You may be at risk of substance withdrawal or serious medical conditions such as brain tumors, delirium and head injuries, diabetes, thyroid disease, and other serious illnesses. Unfortunately, most graduate programs fail to teach clinicians how they can recognize and differentiate these symptoms. It is vital to have an accurate and efficient MSE in order to distinguish. the A patient’s true condition is revealed, a treatment plan is developed and implemented, and in extreme cases, the patient’s life may be saved.
This practical recording will help you improve your ability to perform the MSE by teaching you critical information generally not covered in graduate school as well as the American Psychiatric Association guidelines the Essential elements to a complete examination. This course will focus on the proper evaluation and key points to differential diagnosis. the recording. Information on the Assessment of psychotic symptoms and their etiology. the Use of drug and alcohol screenings, client medication lists, etc.
There are many ways to quickly assess clients at high risk of suicide, homicide or medical compromise. Further discussion will be on the The role of different information sources to accurately assess patients in each age group. This includes lab values and family records. Ultimately, this essential recording will teach you to perform and document the MSE should be done correctly and efficiently in order to improve both the quality of clinical care and the protection of liability.
Handouts
| Manual Completing the Mental Status Exam (2.18 MB) | 106 pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
APA GUIDELINES ABOUT NECESSARY ELEMENTS
- There are differences in mood and affect
- When is it appropriate to openly ask-Closed vs. ended-Ended questions
- When to be more structured, directive and observational
- Speech abnormalities and differential diagnosis
- Role of sleep and mood
- Role of appetite & mood
CONTENTS OF A MORE COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING
- Information sources
- Client medication list
- Friends and family
- Alcohol and drug screening
- Other providers
- Medical records
- Documentation
- Individuals with special needs
ASSESS PSYCHOTIC SYMPTOMS AND UNDERSTAND
- It is important to distinguish between different types of auditory hallucinations
- Relationship between visual hallucinations, medical conditions
- Hallucinations and drug abuse
- Differential diagnosis: importance of type delusions
- Recognizing the Over-Medically treated patient
- To determine legal competence to make decisions
- Szenarios and case studies
KNOWING WHAT TOOLS YOU NEED TO EMPLOY
- Common evaluative tools: How to use and score them
- St. Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS).
- Folstein Test/Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
- Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessments (CIWA).
- Suicide/Self-Harm Scale
APA GUIDELINES ABOUT NECESSARY ELEMENTS
- There are differences in mood and affect
Faculty
Tim Webb, M.A. Ed., LPC Similar seminars and products 1
Tim Webb, M.A. Ed., LPC, It is the The FOCUS Group PLLC founder and CEO. A Clemmons-based consulting and training agency, The FOCUS Group PLLC specializes in the development of comprehensive programs for mental crisis management. FOCUS helps facilities improve clinician safety, treat trauma and sexual aggression more effectively, and manage their growth. His professional experience includes serving as an intake director and managing crisis service. the Community, clinics, and emergency rooms. He has been a clinical director responsible for program development, supervision of clinicians, direct care staff and hiring/supervising them. His unique combination in clinical and managerial experience allows him to fully appreciate both. the Needs of front and administrative personnel-Line staff, as he talks to professionals in different settings.
Additionally, you can also hold a Masters in Counseling from Wake Forest, Mr. Webb A 2nd degree blackbelt in Mu Duk Kwan, he is also an instructor in this martial art. He has been a clinical service provider in several jails and has experience in firefighting. Mr. Webb’s unique combination of martial arts, teaching, emergency services and clinical experience have allowed him to develop the Stay Safe is a system for managing physically aggressive clients in non-threatening ways-Efficacious, but not violent system.
Speaker Disclosures
Speaker DIt isclosures: Financial: Tim Webb is the Founder/CEO of The FOCUS Group, PLLC. Author. He is employed by Daymark Recovery Services. He receives a speaking honourarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Tim Webb Has no pertinent non-financial Online Viewing or Digital Download relationship to disclose.
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