Psychiatry Consult

Template structure

This is the structure Notat follows when it writes the note from the visit — you never fill it in by hand.

Psychiatry Consult

Chief Complaint: [Brief statement of the primary reason for referral or consultation]

History of Present Illness:
(in paragraphs)
[Very detailed note. Chronological narrative of presenting symptoms, onset, duration, severity, exacerbating/relieving factors, associated features. Can use patient quotations if relevant.]

Past Psychiatric History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Previous diagnoses, dates]
- [Past psychiatric hospitalizations: reason, date, duration]
- [Prior therapies or counseling modalities]
- [History of self-harm or suicide attempts]

Past Medical History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Chronic medical conditions]
- [Surgeries or significant illnesses with dates]
- [Neurological events if relevant]

Medications:
(hyphenated list)
- [Name, dose, frequency, start date]
- [PRN medications if any]

Allergies:
(hyphenated list)
- [Allergen – reaction]

Family History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Psychiatric disorders in first-degree relatives]
- [Other relevant medical conditions]

Social History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Living situation and support system]
- [Occupation/education status]
- [Substance use: alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs]
- [Legal issues if any]
- [Cultural or spiritual factors impacting care]

Mental Status Examination:
(hyphenated list)
- Appearance: [e.g., grooming, attire]
- Behaviour: [e.g., eye contact, psychomotor activity]
- Speech: [rate, volume, articulation]
- Mood: [patient’s self-report]
- Affect: [range, congruence]
- Thought process: [e.g., coherent, tangential]
- Thought content: [e.g., delusions, suicidal ideation]
- Perception: [e.g., hallucinations]
- Cognition: [orientation, memory, attention]
- Insight and judgment: [level]

DSM-5-TR Diagnosis:
- Primary diagnosis: [DSM-5-TR diagnostic code and name]
- Justification: [Concise clinical reasoning referencing specific symptoms, duration, and impairment criteria per DSM-5-TR]

Assessment & Plan:
(Use medical terminology if appropriate. Do not fabricate.)
[One-sentence patient summary including age, sex, and primary DSM5 diagnosis]

(hyphenated plan items)
- [Risk assessment if mentioned]
- [Treatment goals if mentioned]
- [Medication changes or initiations if mentioned]
- [Psychosocial interventions if mentioned]
- [Follow up plan if mentioned]