Consultation of a psychiatrist (primary)

PRIMARY CONSULTATION OF A DOCTOR-PSYCHIATRIST

•          [endif]Clinical interview
•          [endif]You will meet the doctor, tell what is bothering you, and the doctor will ask clarifying questions
•          [endif]Analysis of information, establishment of a preliminary diagnosis
•          [endif]The doctor will analyse the received information and research results, if available. The result will be the establishment of a preliminary diagnosis
•          [endif]Discussion of options for solving the problem and joint decision-making
•          [endif]You will be offered possible options for solving the problem, will provide answers to ALL questions, will support you in making a decision about further treatment
•          [endif]Development of a treatment plan, issuing recommendations, support
•         [endif]The doctor will explain the treatment scheme, issue a conclusion and a prescription. Our doctors accompany patients at all stages.

The duration of the consultation is 60 minutes.

How is an appointment with a psychiatrist

A psychiatrist deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders: he diagnoses and carries out an examination of mental illnesses, determines the necessary medications, and adjusts the treatment. The purpose of his work is to make the symptoms less obvious or to eliminate them altogether.

During the examination, the psychiatrist examines:
• life history
• medical history
• results of past treatment, if available
• the results of additional studies.

See a psychiatrist if you have:
• emotional disturbances, neurotic states, including after a traumatic experience;
• mood disorders (apathy, depressive disorders, etc.);
• prolonged anxiety; panic attacks, phobias;
• long-term sleep disorders (insomnia, trouble falling asleep, short-term sleep);
• obsessive thoughts;
• eating disorders;
• auditory or visual hallucinations;
• thoughts about harming oneself or others, suicidal thoughts, etc.;
• behavioural disorders; violation of communication with others;
• dependencies.

Initial consultation with a psychiatrist: how to prepare?

In order for the first consultation with a psychiatrist to be effective, it is worth preparing for it in advance. In particular, you should carefully consider all your complaints in order to describe them to the doctor in as much detail as possible.

At the doctor's appointment, don't be shy, talk about the development of your symptoms. If you have had experience with drug treatment, be sure to inform your doctor about it. It is worth telling the specialist about the presence of chronic diseases or other accompanying disorders.

The main thing is no worries. Our experienced doctors will direct the conversation in the right direction and help recall all the details necessary for further treatment.