Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Evaluation and Treatment

At Melmed Center, psychiatric nurse practitioners are an integral part of our team approach. Within our model, they act as a touchstone to all of the disciplines under our roof. They are often our liaison to outside professionals including the primary healthcare provider. They also refer our families to agencies and community resources that can improve quality of life and/or provide specialized services.

Consistent with the nursing model, psychiatric nurse practitioners' holistic approach also focuses on general health issues that can have a major impact on the success of any intervention. In short, psychiatric nurse practitioners at Melmed Center are the key component in assuring continuity of care for all of our patients. Once you, a Melmed Family, understand all that these dedicated professionals can do for you and your children, you will look forward to every opportunity to benefit from their empathy and insight.

Here is just a sampling of how psychiatric nurse practitioners can help you and your entire family:

• Review, prescribe and monitor medications, assessing efficacy, and possible side-effects, adjusting or changing medications to assure optimal benefit

• Ensuring that recommended interventions are acted upon and appropriate follow-up takes place

• Matching patient/family needs for additional assessments and interventions

• Recognize need and arrange additional testing as appropriate

• Referring families to support organizations for assistance and support

• Expedite resources in times of extreme need

• Advocate on the family's behalf when appropriate

• Provide comfort and support in the face of trying circumstances
  

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