Ongoing visits with a prescriber (MD, DO, NP, PA) to oversee psychiatric and addiction medications.
In the context of addiction treatment:
Includes starting, adjusting, or stopping medications; monitoring side effects; and checking adherence.
What to know:
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Honest reporting of side effects and cravings helps fine-tune meds.
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Medication management is usually part of MAT/MOUD and dual diagnosis programs.
Example:
A client sees the program psychiatrist monthly to adjust buprenorphine dose and antidepressant medication.