How long does a psychiatric medication evaluation take?
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Short answer
A first psychiatric evaluation is typically longer than a standard medical appointment, often 45 to 60 minutes, since it covers your full history, current concerns, and goals before any treatment plan is discussed.
Follow-up visits are usually shorter, since they build on the foundation set in the first evaluation.
Bringing a list of current medications and notes on past treatment can help the visit go more efficiently.
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