Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia
Publication Date: August 31, 2020
Last Updated: January 30, 2024
Recommendations
Assessment and Determination of Treatment Plan
As outlined in APA’s Practice Guidelines for the Psychiatric Evaluation of Adults (3rd edition), APA recommends that the initial assessment of a patient with a possible psychotic disorder include: (1, C)
- the reason the individual is presenting for evaluation
- the patient’s goals and preferences for treatment
- a review of psychiatric symptoms and trauma history
- an assessment of tobacco and other substance use
- a psychiatric treatment history
- an assessment of physical health
- an assessment of psychosocial and cultural factors
- a mental status examination, including cognitive assessment
- an assessment of risk of suicide and aggressive behaviors.
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Title
Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia
Authoring Organization
American Psychiatric Association