Medication Management

There are many factors that need to be considered, for instance: biopsychosocial and pharmacological assessment and monitoring.

Medication Management
Services in Chicago

Central component of prescribing medication is safe and effective use of medications. Dr. Wegierek constantly assesses the need for medication and monitors the evolution of the pharmacotherapy field. As it was explained earlier, she diagnoses her patients accurately through clinical interviewing and the use of psychometrics. This allows her to safely and effectively prescribed medications.

Medication management services in Chicago and Orland Park

Dr. Wegierek has unique qualifications to assess the whole person. She uses a range of psychological, social, and biological/medical aspects to treat her patients. In other words, she finds out about her patient’s medical systems, history, alcohol drug history, activities of daily living, use of illegal substances, as well as neurocognitive and mental status examination. She utilizes history taking, review of system, as well as use of physical and neurological examination that aids her in the best treatment plan for her patients. She also utilizes laboratory tests such as comprehensive metabolic panel and other blood tests, as well as discusses drug interactions with her patients.

Why Medication Management is Important

Dr. Wegierek recognizes that not all patients respond the same way to medication prescribed, therefore she uses therapeutic drug monitoring. Since she is highly aware of the possibilities of adverse drug reactions, she sees her patients regularly and monitors how a given medication works for a given patient. Through regular visits, she is able to assess the medication’s therapeutic effects of direct observation, patient self-report, use of clinical instruments, as well as measures of functioning on a day-to-day basis.

Working Together for Optimal Results

Dr. Wegierek works with her patients through regular visits. Through her thorough evaluation, she is able to assess differential diagnosis and if the need arises, refer her patient to other healthcare providers. Such a collaborative approach allows her patients to receive team driven treatment.

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Medication management is available in Chicago and Orland Park location.

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Medical treatment requires great communication between the patient and the prescriber. Without this communication, patient treatment may be hindered. Dr. Wegierek provides informed consent for her treatment through which she determines whether the patient understands what medications are proposed, their use, and the consequences of their decisions. Additionally, she asks her patients for openness in discussion about their treatment. She fosters communication that allows her patients to discuss benefits as well as difficulties during their care

Dr. Wegierek provides medication management in both locations.

Meetings for medication management varies from patient to patient. Established and stable patients may see Dr. Wegierek every month, or every couple of months. Her new patients, the ones that are starting medication, usually see her once a week. Dr. Wegierek establishes her patient’s schedule with them in a collaborative manner and with the patient’s full agreement. Please remember, that since Dr. Wegierek is a clinical psychologist, her visits may last for 45 minutes and include psychotherapy as well as medication management.