before seeing patient:
-quick overview of past MH note -major medical problems the patient has
-psychiatry related medications he is on (do any of them need refills, possible interactions) ——–

The interview:
-about me
-tell me a bit about yourself and what brings you to the VA.
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-last time here?
-how have things been since last time
— what is better/worse -sleep -diet , -exercise -mood -energy
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-illicit drug use/tobacco/alcohol
-employed
-social situation: who do you live w/, how are things at home, how are things w/ wife/children, what do you like to,
-suicidal/homicidal ideation
-irritated? anxious? angry? -groups attended?
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-what specific things would you like to talk about?