General instructions
Create a presentation of your choice. Use PowToon, Kaltura, Prezi, infographic, or another medium aside from a written paper.
If your recorded voice is part of the presentation, a transcript is required. Videos should not exceed 10 minutes.
Scholarly APA citations and matching references should be included. (Citations within the text and a list of references at the end.)
References should be professional sources and no more than 5 years old.
The assignment is to be submitted to the Discussion Board to share with peers as well as to the assignment dropbox for grading and faculty feedback.
Create a patient scenario for the behavioral health issue related to depression.
-Include the following sections:
1-Patient chief complaint
2-History of p
resent illness
3-Social history
4-Family medical history
5-Past medical history
6-Medications
7-Treatment plan
*State and Federal Regulations (I live in the state of ILLINOIS)
-Identify the state where you live.
-Identify what your state laws say about prescribing behavioral health drugs without being certified and/or credentialed as a psych-mental health NP.
-How does the Affordable Care Act affect behavioral health care?
-How do these factors impact the patient in the scenario you provided?
*Community Resources
-Provide information on how you would know if the patient you create needs support beyond what you can provide as a primary care NP.
-Identify community resources available in your area to refer patients in need of assistance before they can establish care with a primary mental health provider.
-Identify the facilities in your area where you would send a patient in need of urgent assessment and intervention.
-Identify resources in your area that are available to patients who may not be able to afford behavioral health care.
*Legal & Ethical Considerations
-Identify potential legal issues that could arise from how you do or do not choose to treat this patient.
-Identify potential ethical issues that could arise from how you do or do not choose to treat this patient.
-What follow-up is needed for your patient?
-What do you need to do as a primary care provider to mitigate potential risks in providing care for behavioral health concerns?
