SERVICES
PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION
Taking Care of You
The purpose of a psychiatric evaluation is to diagnose, emotional, behavioral or developmental conditions or disorders. This initial evaluation provided by either the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner is comprehensive but medical in nature. It will explore many aspects and typically will last 45 minutes. Upon completion of the evaluation, the doctor or nurse practitioner will arrive at a psychiatric diagnosis and may prescribe medication. Referrals to therapists may also be offered as additional treatment for symptoms accompanying the diagnosis.
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A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation includes:
A thorough description of present symptoms and behaviors
Effects of behaviors or symptoms on
Work performance
School performance
Interpersonal relationships and interactions
Personal and family history, especially psychiatric and developmental disorders
Substance abuse history
Complete medical history, including a description of physical health
Laboratory studies, including blood tests and special assessments
Our Network Continuum
In an effort to maximize continuity of care, allowing more patients to experience quality evidence based treatment, Dr Khan works with the following facilities, where the providers are able to have direct access through collaboration:
Dr Khan is the Medical Director over Regions Behavioral's inpatient psych unit, boasting a nearly 75% Voluntary admission rate, as well as the Intensive Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Progams.
Dr Khan is the Medical Director of the Region's Highest Quality Mental Health Outpatient Therapy Program serving the commercially insured.
Evidence-Based Outpatient Med Management, by Quality Providers
Dr Khan is the Collaborating/Supervising Psychiatrist for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners at the Student Health Clinic, serving the nearly 35,000 students at LSU.
