SHARON FARAH
 

List of services: 

  1.  Health assessments: Conducting comprehensive physical examinations, including vital signs, medical history, and evaluating overall health status.

  2. Diagnosing and treating common illnesses: Trained to diagnose and manage various acute conditions like infections, respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal issues, and more.

  3. Chronic disease management: Managing and monitoring chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis, and heart disease through medication management, lifestyle modifications, and patient education.

  4. Prescription and medication management: Prescribe medications, renew prescriptions, and provide guidance on proper

  5. Health promotion and disease prevention: Educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices, preventive screenings, immunizations, and providing guidance on managing risk factors.

  6. Minor injury and wound care: Treating minor injuries, lacerations, and wound management, including cleaning, dressing

  7. Referrals and coordination of care: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, specialists, and community resources to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients.

Psychiatric services as part of my scope of practice include essential psychiatric care services:

  1. Initial screenings and assessments: Conduct mental health screenings and assessments to identify potential psychiatric concerns. Evaluate symptoms, mental health history, and psychosocial factors to determine appropriate interventions.

  2. Diagnosing and managing common mental health disorders: Trained to diagnose and manage mild to moderate mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and substance use disorders. They can prescribe and monitor medications when appropriate.

  3. Referrals and coordination of care: If a patient's mental health needs require specialized treatment or intensive interventions, referrals to a higher level of care can be initiated and coordinated. Can coordinate care and collaborate with these professionals to ensure a comprehensive treatment approach.

  4. Collaborative care: I collaborate with mental health professionals to address the mental health needs of my patients. Communicate and consult with psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists to develop appropriate treatment plans and facilitate holistic care.

Examples of Services for adolescents and adults 

General Health Services

  • Nasal congestion, sinus pain

  • Sore throat

  • Cough

  • Headache/migraine

  • Fever

  • Diarrhea

  • Vomiting

  • Minor aches and pains

  • Urinary infections

  • Women's health

  • Contraception

  • Allergies 

  • Sexual health (STI information and screening)

  • Medical weight management

  • Prescription refills

Healthcare Navigation

  • Coordination with specialist

Mental health services: 

  • Major Depression

  • PTSD

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Mood disorders

  • Insomnia

  • Postpartum depression and anxiety

Physicals:

  • DOT physicals

  • Camp physicals

  • Administrative physicals

  • Annual exam

  • School physicals 


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