Data Collection: Assessing Complex Patients

The presenter will explore how to assess and use evidence based resources and tools to begin to identify the interrelations between SUD and psychiatric conditions to direct treatment approaches. Interactive case studies will be used for discussion.

Learning objectives:

• Identify ways that SUD can mimic functional psychiatric conditions.
• Complete an HPI with a focus on the reasons that brought the patient to seek treatment.
• Identify a plan to utilize evidence based resources/tools as part of their assessment process.