NR548 Week 7 Collaboration Cafe - Discussion post

Week 7 Collaboration Café – Initial Post Dr. Barnett and class, Describe the ideal setting for your visit. What is or is not suitable to have in your workspace? The most ideal setting for this patient would be a tele-psychiatry outpatient clinic visit where the patient is able to meet with a PMHNP consistently, possibly every 1-2 weeks based on current symptoms and severity of symptoms. Consistent follow-up appointments would be crucial for this patient as he has a diagnosis of major depressive disorder and was recently hospitalized for a suicide attempt. For optimal safety, I recommend that the patient be counseled and monitored according to his individual needs and requirements. The atmosphere of the clinic, as well as what is viewed on camera, is just as important. It should foster comfort and tranquility through