Archive for July, 2009
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
It was recently discovered that the proposed health insurance bill refers to mentally disabled individuals at the "retarded", a term that many persons see as outdated and offensive.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first record of the usage of the word "retard" is from circa 1489. Then, the word ...
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Sunday, July 26th, 2009
ADHD Quiz / Assessment Interview
If you suspect the person is experiencing ADHD, use this symptom checklist to better determine.
The American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) considers it necessary that the following be present before diagnosing a child with ADHD
The behaviors must appear before age 7.
They must continue for ...
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Sunday, July 26th, 2009
ADHD Therapy and ADHD Information
Portraits
Chris tries harder than everyone else in his class, but he keeps falling short. He makes the silliest mistakes, he forgets his homework, he daydreams in class, and he only finishes half of the exam before the timer buzzes. His teacher calls a conference with his parents, ...
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Below are some commonly used CPT codes for general reference. You will want to check whether these are billable codes before submitting them for reimbursement to the client’s insurance provider.
90801
Psychological Diagnostic Interview Examination (Includes report prep time 90885)
90802
Interactive Diagnostic Interview (with language interpreter or other mechanisms)
90804
Individual medical psychotherapy, 20 ...
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
If you, or someone you know, is concerned that their drinking has become unmanageable, seeking a professional consultation with a medical or mental health professional is advisable.
1. How often do you have a drink that contains alcohol?
_____
(0) Never
(1) Monthly or less
(2) 2 to 4 times a ...
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