Assignment – Depression & Anxiety Case Study

Name:

DOB:

Minor:

Accompanied by:

Demographic:

Gender Identifier Note:

CC:

HPI:

Pertinent history in record and from patient: X

During assessment: Patient describes their mood as X and indicated it has gotten worse in TIME.

Patient self-esteem appears fair, no reported feelings of excessive guilt,

no reported anhedonia, does not report sleep disturbance,  does not report change in appetite,  does not report libido disturbances, does not report change in energy,

no reported changes in concentration or memory.

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.

SI/ HI/ AV: Patient currently denies suicidal ideation, denies SIBx, denies homicidal ideation, denies violent behavior, denies inappropriate/illegal behaviors.

Allergies: NKDFA.

(medication & food)

Past Medical Hx:

Medical history: Denies cardiac, respiratory, endocrine and neurological issues, including history head injury.

Patient denies history of chronic infection, including MRSA, TB, HIV and Hep C.

Surgical history no surgical history reported

Past Psychiatric Hx:

Previous psychiatric diagnoses: none reported.

Describes stable course of illness.

Previous medication trials: none reported.

Safety concerns:

History of Violence to Self:  none reported

History of Violence to Others: none reported

Auditory Hallucinations:

Visual Hallucinations:

Mental health treatment history discussed:

History of outpatient treatment: not reported

Previous psychiatric hospitalizations: not reported

Prior substance abuse treatment: not reported

Trauma history: Client does not report history of trauma including abuse, domestic violence, witnessing disturbing events.

Substance Use: Client denies use or dependence on nicotine/tobacco products.

Client does not report abuse of or dependence on ETOH, and other illicit drugs.

Current Medications: No current medications.

(Contraceptives):

Supplements:

Past Psych Med Trials:

Family Medical Hx:

Family Psychiatric Hx:

Substance use

Suicides

Psychiatric diagnoses/hospitalization

Developmental diagnoses

Social History:

Occupational History: currently unemployed. Denies previous occupational hx

Military service History: Denies previous military hx.

Education history:  completed HS and vocational certificate

Developmental History: no significant details reported.

(Childhood History)

Legal History: no reported/known legal issues, no reported/known conservator or guardian.

Spiritual/Cultural Considerations: none reported.

ROS:

Constitutional:  No report of fever or weight loss.

Eyes:  No report of acute vision changes or eye pain.

ENT:  No report of hearing changes or difficulty swallowing.

Cardiac:  No report of chest pain, edema or orthopnea.

Respiratory:  Denies dyspnea, cough or wheeze.

GI:  No report of abdominal pain.

GU:  No report of dysuria or hematuria.

Musculoskeletal:  No report of joint pain or swelling.

Skin:  No report of rash, lesion, abrasions.

Neurologic:  No report of seizures, blackout, numbness or focal weakness.  Endocrine:  No report of polyuria or polydipsia.

Hematologic:  No report of blood clots or easy bleeding.

Allergy:  No report of hives or allergic reaction.

Reproductive: No report of significant issues. (females: GYN hx; abortions, miscarriages, pregnancies, hysterectomy, PCOS, etc…)

Include demographics, chief complaint, subjective information from the patient, names and relations of others present in the interview.

HPI:

, Past Medical and Psychiatric History,

Current Medications, Previous Psych Med trials,

Allergies.

 Social History, Family History.

Review of Systems (ROS) – if ROS is negative, “ROS noncontributory,” or “ROS negative with the exception of…”

Temp:

BP:

HR:

R:

O2:

Pain:

Ht:

Wt:

BMI:

BMI Range:

LABS:

Lab findings WNL

Tox screen: Negative

Alcohol: Negative

HCG: N/A

Physical Exam:

MSE:

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.

Judgment appears fair . Insight appears fair

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.

Vitals,

**Physical Exam (if performed, will not be performed every visit in every setting)

Include relevant labs, test results, and Include MSE, risk assessment here, and psychiatric screening measure results.

Dx: –

Dx: –

Dx: –

Patient has the ability/capacity appears to respond to psychiatric medications/psychotherapy and appears to understand the need for medications/psychotherapy and is willing to maintain adherent.

Reviewed potential risks & benefits, Black Box warnings, and alternatives including declining treatment.