Psychiatric Screening tools

Describe the use of a specific screening tool (4-5pg)

Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool and support use of the tool with evidence and rationale. Next develop a treatment plan for the patient based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation.

Sections should include:

• Introduction to diagnostic tool
• Discussion of Tool: why it is used, how, and for what diagnosis
• Discussion of Interpretation of Scoring for the Tool
• Treatment Plan for patients with positive results from the tool, include, non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, patient      education, additional testing required, and follow-up as needed.
• Conclusion