Medication Management

Many mental health diagnoses respond well to a multifaceted approach that combines therapy and medication. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, Dorrie Swanson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, provides comprehensive care that includes medication management at Finding Focus Psychiatry in the Financial District of San Francisco, California. Call today or schedule an appointment online to book a telehealth consultation. 

What is medication management?

Medication management involves tracking, monitoring, and coordinating prescription and non-prescription medications to ensure the best outcomes with minimal side effects. If you take more than one medication, medically supervised management can take the guesswork out of your care plan.

Dr. Swanson tailors medication management to meet clients’ unique needs and treatment goals. She works with every client to set achievable goals, track their progress, and explore different avenues to support their treatment while addressing life’s challenges.

What are the benefits of medication management?

Medication management offers several benefits for clients with multiple medications, including:

Personalized care

When managing medications, Dr. Swanson takes your entire family and medical history, comorbidities, and current lifestyle into account. This custom-tailored process ensures your plan helps you reach your desired outcomes.

Collaboration

Dr. Swanson coordinates care with you, your primary care provider, and any specialists you work with to meet your specific needs.

Fewer side effects

If you take multiple medications, Dr. Swanson works with you to ensure you take the correct dosages without mixing medications. This attention to detail can result in fewer unwanted side effects.

Improved outcomes

By tailoring your plan to address your needs while minimizing side effects, medication management can improve adherence and consistency so you get the most out of your plan.

What does medication management include?

Dr. Swanson provides comprehensive medication management through telehealth visits. Your initial consultation is a 50-minute, $395 appointment via a HIPAA-compliant online platform that is easy to access and navigate.

After your initial patient intake appointment, Dr. Swanson works with you to decide your next steps. Follow-up appointments for medication management help track your progress. You and Dr. Swanson can decide if medication adjustments are necessary based on these visits. Most follow-up visits are 25-minute, $195 telehealth appointments. 

Dr. Swanson can combine your treatment with therapy to help you reach your treatment goals. These visits typically take about 50 minutes and cost $395 for a combination of therapy and medication management. To prepare your personalized care plan, Dr. Swanson asks detailed questions about your background, medical history, and treatment goals.

Call Finding Focus Psychiatry today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about medication management.