Practical, clinically grounded writing on psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and how to navigate psychiatric care — from Dr. Reginald Casilang, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC.
Many patients have received a psychiatric diagnosis but still feel uncertain about whether it fully explains their experience. This article explains what diagnostic clarification is, who benefits from it, and what the process looks like.
Read article Clinical PerspectiveSeeking a second opinion in psychiatry is reasonable, appropriate, and often the step that finally clarifies what has been happening. Here is how to recognize when one is warranted.
Read article Clinical PerspectiveBoth can diagnose psychiatric conditions and prescribe medication. The difference that matters most for your care is often something else entirely — including dual board certification.
Read article Hawaiʻi PatientsMed-QUEST covers telehealth psychiatric services in Hawaiʻi, including evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management. Here is what qualifying patients should know about coverage and access.
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