What Is A Psychiatric Evaluation
Types of Psychiatric Evaluations There are three main types of psychiatric evaluations. Below is a breakdown of each one. Emergency Evaluations An emergency psychiatric evaluation is ordered when it needs to be done immediately for your protection. Before the assessment is done, a physician will first have to rule out other medical reasons for your symptoms. If no other reasons can be identified, you’ll be referred to a psychiatrist. There are multiple reasons an emergency psychiatric evaluation might need to be conducted....