Medication management is more than simply taking your pills. It involves creating a comprehensive plan that includes proper prescribing, monitoring, adjusting, and coordinating care. To be truly effective, it requires collaboration between the patient, the provider, and the patient’s family. If you’re considering adding medication management services to your care plan, here’s what you need to know.
The Key Elements of Medication Management
The process typically starts with an initial psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis. From there, medications are selected or adjusted based on individual needs. What you may not realize about medication management is that it also includes:
- Regular monitoring and adjustments
- Help managing side effects
- Drug interaction screening
- Coordination with other healthcare providers for a balanced, integrated wellness plan
Professional medication management services like those we offer can be extremely beneficial to patients who:
- Take multiple medications or have complex regimens
- Have a history of struggles with medication adherence
- Are experiencing side effects or a lack of effectiveness
- Have mental health conditions that require specialized expertise
- Are in a transitional phase of their care plan or life circumstances
Red Flags that Signal the Need for Professional Medication Management Assistance
It can be difficult to tell when or if you would benefit from specialized medication management services. Some of the common scenarios where this type of aid is beneficial include patients who have had frequent medication changes by different providers, unexplained mood changes or symptoms, difficulty remembering or organizing medications, are on a large number of different medications, and anyone who is concerned about side effects and how they may impact their life.
How We Can Help
Our team at Jubilee offers an integrated approach to mental wellness, and medication management services help us support patients with the comprehensive care they need, all under one roof. If you’d like to learn more about our medication management services or how our team can support you, don’t hesitate to contact us!