Depression follow-up

Symptom scores, safety screening, treatment response and the plan.

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Depression follow-up

Encounter

Patient name: [ ] Date of birth: [ ] Date and time of encounter: [ ] Clinician: [ ]

Interval history

Changes since the previous visit: [ ] Symptoms and functional impact as reported: [ ] Sleep, appetite and energy as reported: [ ] Stressors and supports: [ ]

Measures

Screening tool used, score and date: [ ] Previous score and date for comparison: [ ]

Safety

Suicide risk screening method and result: [ ] Safety plan reviewed or updated, if applicable: [ ] Access to lethal means discussed, if applicable: [ ]

Treatment

Medication use as reported, response and adverse effects: [ ] Therapy or counseling engagement: [ ]

Assessment and plan

Current status and reasoning: [ ] Medication decisions and rationale: [ ] Therapy referral or coordination: [ ] Crisis resources provided: [ ]

Follow-up

Follow-up timing and purpose: [ ] Return precautions discussed: [ ] Patient questions and understanding: [ ]