Sentences with phrase «mental needs of the patients»

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For helping many alcoholics, I am convinced that we shall need far more multilevel institutions that serve only alcoholics (through bed care, day - hospital care, out - patient care, etc.) as well as an increase in facilities that are part of general and mental hospitals and other kinds of institutions.

They emphasise the need for mental care to be included in the clinical care of these patients, particularly those with pre-existing psychiatric conditions, or with poor prognosis.

Staffing: Large numbers of staff are needed to care for an individual patient due to the intensity of treatment, the extended need for personal protective equipment, and the necessity to limit work shifts in the patient room to 2 - 4 hours to combat physical and mental fatigue.

Health professionals treating people with heart disease need to pay attention to the burden of mental stress on their patients, particularly women.

The need for psychotherapy in primary healthcare is on the increase for patients who are suffering with a variety of mental health problems.

The Supporters of Health assist patients through frequent calls and home visits, connecting them with what they need to support their mental, physical, social or spiritual well - being.

3:20 — Why as a doctor, he doesn't want to see his patients all the time 4:30 — The frustration that doctors face 5:20 — Why stress can be good and why we need it 5:45 — The physiological effects of too much stress 6:30 — How stress impacts fertility and memory 6:55 — The continued effects of stress on the body 7:50 — How to become more resilient to stress and how stress is like a light switch 8:28 — How to turn stress on and off 9:02 — Tips to Practically reduce stress (Book: The Relaxation Revolution) 9:45 — What is the relaxation response 10:20 — How to activate your relaxation response to deal with stress 12:45 — What happens when your body doesn't recognize stress 16:15 — What causes chronic pain 17:10 — Pain is all in the brain 17:45 — The biology of pain vs. the mental side of pain 20:00 — The core four for reducing stress and pain: Movement, Eating Right, Mindset, Avoiding Problems 24:00 — Understanding the mindset of doctors 28:00 — The frustration of the current medical system 32:00 — The shocking statistic on how a small percentage of the population is using 95 % of healthcare resources 35:00 — The seven questions you should know the answers to before you see your doctor 38:00 — Health advice Kevin wishes he had gotten earlier in life 41:15 — Kevin's recommended books and resources (and see below)

Every doctor and patient needs to carefully weigh the risks of the mental illness versus the potential weight gain.

Now herpes is known as one of the most contagious STD among the people of all ages; so these patients need special care and attention, both for their physical and mental health.

You must provide a doctor's letter that: states that you have a mental or emotional disability recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; shows the need for emotional support or psychiatric service animal for air travel and / or activity at your destination; provides proof of their licensing as a mental health professional or medical doctor (including date, type and state of license) and that you're a patient.

Through appropriate care and the promotion of a caring community sensitive to their needs, patients and their families may be free to attain a degree of mental and spiritual preparation for death that is satisfactory to them.

«There needs to be direct contact between the doctor and the patient in order for the doctor to come to a proper conclusion or, using the words of Form 1, to make a careful inquiry into all the facts necessary to form an opinion about the nature and quality of the person's mental disorder,» wrote Reid.

From using unsavory practices to raise prices on care to systematically denying mental health benefits to those who need them most, we understand how insurers work and are committed to fighting for the rights of patients and providers.

Using innovative legal theories, we have won key cases and represent a number of classes of patients in obtaining the coverage they need for mental health and addiction recovery treatments.

The VA facility works with approximately 60,000 patients each year - roughly 20,000 of which have mental health needs.

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Responsible for preparing reports of patient behavior to help address behavioral needs and improve their mental condition

Eager to apply strong knowhow of assessing patients» oral hygiene needs and creating and implementing plans to ensure appropriate mental health.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Suncoast Communities, Albany, KY 6/2011 to Present Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor • Assess clients to determine their disabilities or dependencies • Create and implement plans to rehabilitate clients according to their physical and mental conditions • Provide counseling to clients around choosing, obtaining and obtaining employment and academics • Coordinate educational support services for client looking to get back into academics • Facilitate job placement by assisting clients with application documents and getting them in touch with various organizations • Conduct outreach programs to maintain a solid data bank of interested placement organizations • Make referrals for therapeutic work programs after consulting with patients» physicians and psychologists • Monitor client progress through constant evaluations and re-evaluate clients that may be slipping • Counsel and assist clients through rehabilitation procedures and adjust programs as needed • Create and maintain records of clients in a safe and confidential manner

Behavioral Aide • Conferred with patients with mental health difficulties to determine their care plan needs • Devised and implemented care plans to meet the mental and behavioral needs of patients • Developed trusting relationships with patients and families • Completed case work related documentation • Assisted counselors in implementing behavioral management programs

This position needs good communication skills with passion and dedication for improving mental health of mentally - disturbed patients.

My focus has not only been on the mental wellbeing of patients; I believe that they need to be looked after in a physical manner as gently as we look after their mental health.

OUR CHALLENGES, Covington, KY (2/2009 to 5/2010) Volunteer • Engaged patients in conversation to determine the extent of mental illness • Provided physical and emotional care according to set medical / mental health plans prescribed by the doctor • Assisted patients with their personal needs including bathing, grooming and washing • Ascertained that appropriate meals are being provided to each patient and encouraged them to partake them • Created and maintained records of patients by following strict confidential protocols

My Psychiatrist is in need of a medical receptionist for out patient mental health group practice in Reston VA..

• Perform assessment and development of care plans • Instruct patients about the need for alteration in current diets • Work closely with patients and physicians to devise and implement individual appropriate diet and nutrition plans • Psychoanalyze patients to determine mental blocks pertaining to food binges • Work with individuals to determine specific nutritional needs based on health factors and medication • Counsel patients about the need to alter diets in order to bring about health and vitality

• Talented and forward thinking Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience in assessing patients for mental and emotional health illnesses, and providing well - placed interventions and plans, based on individualized need of each patient.

• Confer with patients and families to determine mental health issues • Take and record patients» mental health histories and medical backgrounds • Assist mental health professionals in diagnosing mental health diseases • Provide support in evaluating patients» mental health for the purpose of formulating care plans • Formulate and implement mental healthcare plans according to each patient's specific needs • Supervise treatments administered to patients with mental health issues • Observe and changes in behavior or response to medication and communicate findings to healthcare professionals

Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 20 sessions per week.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.

Experience of creating individual patient care systems that look after a patients physical, mental and social needs.

Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.

Professional Experience Frontline National Services — Fort Knox Soldier Readiness Center (Fort Knox, KY) 12/2011 — Present Insert Title • Perform mental health screening to mobilizing and demobilizing active U.S. Army soldiers • Assess soldiers» state of mental health determining readiness for active duty • Provide therapy to soldiers suffering from a variety of mental health disorders • Design and implement treatment plans tailored to specific needs of each patient \

Professional Experience Fraser Organization (City, ST) 2007 — Present Rehabilitation Specialist • Provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who have physical and mental challenges • Develop individualized rehabilitation plans based upon the distinct challenges and potential of each patient • Conduct a comprehensive patient assessment and provide vocational guidance and counseling • Coordinate vocational placement and follow - up services to ensure long - term patient success • Utilize extensive administrative, CPR, first aid, and medical equipment training as needed • Perform all services with compassion, professionalism, and integrity

Social Worker — Duties & Responsibilities Successfully serve as a psychiatric social worker and practice manager for multiple institutions Perform crisis intervention, adult, geriatric, child, and adolescent case management and therapy Counsel patients facing depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, dementia, and schizophrenia Serve survivors of domestic violence, rape, robbery, child abuse, suicide, and other traumatic events Responsible for 24 hour on call crisis intervention for multiple hospital emergency rooms Complete psychosocial assessments to ensure appropriate patient diagnosis and care Design and implement treatment plans including medication and individual / group / family therapy sessions Attend weekly team meetings to assess patient progress and document in the DAP system Review psychometric and psychological reports and provide feedback to patients and families Provide clients and family members with guidance and referrals to community resources Maintain contact with family members and encouraged their involvement in patient treatment Performed discharge planning including nursing home placement, home health, medication needs, transportation and Passport screening, extended in - patient and out - patient mental health services Serve as public speaker, referral development committee member, and marketing / financial advisor

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed daily operations of multiple mental, emotional, and medical care facilities for at risk youth Recruited, trained, and supervised administrative, counseling, and development personnel Oversaw strategic planning, development of company goals, and implementation of action plan Designed and implemented staff development and recognition programs Built and strengthened relationships with industry figures, community leaders, and board members Managed marketing and fundraising activities enhancing community awareness and income Led individual and group therapy sessions resulting in significant personal development of participants Developed customized treatment plans for each patient ensuring the highest standard of care Responsible for patient charts, medication administration, overall health, and personal safety Established and executed daily living routine for residential therapy patients Provided transportation to school, medical appointments, and other activities as needed Built a therapeutic environment which fostered maximum growth and development of youth

However, the failure of this budget to link the need to make savings to health policy reforms — for example, to not just redress the blow - outs in the cost of the Medicare safety net and the Better Access mental health program but improve the functioning of these programs and the health of patients — means that inevitably it must be judged harshly.

The answer to this need is sometimes conceived in terms of more child psychiatrists, psychologists, in - patient beds and primary mental health care workers.

The present model of care employed in the regional child and adolescent mental health service is episodic, meaning that once enrolled in the system of care, a patient may have a single admission or, depending on need, multiple admissions (eg, emergency, inpatient, ambulatory services, or specialized services).

From an economical point of view, potential time savings are inherently appealing for some mental healthcare stakeholders.25 69 On the other hand, short interventions might entail certain risks, such as a weakened patient - to - therapist bonding.13 eHealth experts therefore emphasise the need for participatory research and the importance of target audience's perceptions when designing new treatments.70 71 As for that matter, the majority of our sample retrospectively would have preferred more group sessions (12 — 15 sessions) and half of our sample required more time for group interaction during each session (cf. the Applicability of the blended intervention section).

The extent of treatment depends on the patient's needs; treatment is often coordinated with other agencies such as mental health centers, schools or community - based organizations, as needed.

StoneCrest Center is proud to offer comprehensive services for adolescents, adults, and senior patients in need of treatment for mental health concerns, in addition to co-occurring substance use disorders.

INTAKE / SCREENING Services designed to briefly assess the type and degree of a client's / patient's mental health condition to determine whether services are needed and to link him / her to the most appropriate and available service.

We are committed to improving the mental health and overall wellbeing of each of our patients, by providing a wide range of psychological testing and counseling services to meet your individual needs.

Collaborative care is an empirically supported method of extending the reach, quality, and outcomes of care for common mental disorders in medical settings.6, 7 Randomized trials of collaborative care have demonstrated improved outcomes among patients with depression and anxiety,7 - 9 depression - related suicidal ideation, 10 depression and chronic health conditions (eg, diabetes, asthma), 11 and chronic pain.12, 13 For PTSD, however, we are aware of only 3 published randomized trials, 1 demonstrating improvements in PTSD14 and 2 that do not15, 16 — hence the need for additional study of collaborative care for PTSD.

She has dedicated her lifeâ $ ™ s work to excellence within her private practice and is highly trained to meet the needs of various patient issues associated with mental health including specialized training in depression, anxiety and relationship Issues.

In the tradition of Lourdes, nurse practitioners, nurses, mental health professionals and counselors are available to meet the diverse needs of our patients.

We take the time to carefully match each of our patients with the mental health professional who is best suited for their needs and goals.

We maintain that a strict collaboration among paediatricians, child psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and all other professionals devoted to child mental and physical health is needed to early detection and management of these severely impaired patients.