Admission and Treatment Process

To provide the highest standard of psychiatric care, my practice follows a structured clinical process. Below is an overview of what to expect during your admission and treatment.

1. Documentation & Intake

The process begins with the patient reading, completing, and signing the formal Admission Form. This ensures all legal and clinical consents are in place before we proceed. 

For your records, you may also review our Notice of Privacy Practices. While this document outlines how your medical information is protected, no signature or return of this form is required.

2. Clinical Records Review

With your formal approval, Dr. Eshraghi may obtain medical or psychiatric records from your current or previous healthcare providers. These records are essential for a thorough assessment and are kept strictly confidential, used only by Dr. Eshraghi to guide your care.

3. Diagnostic Testing & Evaluations

To ensure an accurate diagnosis and safe treatment plan, Dr. Eshraghi may order or recommend various diagnostic procedures, including:

• Laboratory Tests: Routine blood work, medication level monitoring, genetic and pharmacogenomic testing.

• Specialized Imaging & Procedures: Brain imaging, EEG, or ECG (often required before or during the use of specific psychotropic medications). 

• Medical Collaboration: Referrals to other medical specialists for medical clearance or to establish a baseline medical and metabolic profile.

• Clinical Tools: Neuropsychiatric questionnaires and rating scales to clarify a diagnosis or monitor your treatment progress.

4. Treatment Planning & Medication Management

Following a comprehensive risk-benefit discussion, Dr. Eshraghi may recommend or prescribe scheduled or PRN (as needed) medications.

• Monitoring: Dr. Eshraghi will closely monitor the efficacy and potential side effects during your scheduled follow-up visits.

• Samples: When available, medication samples may be provided.

5. Advanced & Collaborative Care

If indicated by your specific needs, Dr. Eshraghi may recommend:

• Biological Treatments: Options such as nasal esketamine, ketamine infusion, TMS, ECT, or long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications.

• Therapeutic Referrals: Coordination with a therapist for long-term psychotherapy.

• Higher Levels of Care: Referrals to substance abuse programs, residential rehabilitation, partial hospitalization (PHP), inpatient psychiatric care, or specialized living facilities (Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, or Hospice) when a higher level of support is required.