It’s possible that BZD use causes cognitive decline, but it’s equally possible that patients with preexisting dementia are prescribed BZDs to alleviate psychiatric symptoms related to dementia. A new, very large study adds to our fund of knowledge on this issue.

Since 2013, all psychiatrists have had to use new CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes. This article gives you a quick overview of evaluation and management (E/M) coding, and I’ll share the experiences of 4 psychiatrists who have been using these codes over the last 3 years.

Dr. Byrne consults with psychiatrists on startinig a private practice, and helps them troubleshoot their practice model. In this interview, she shares her insight on starting a private practice with the base understanding that embarking on private practice is essentially starting a small business.

Rates of autism diagnoses are on the rise. While no one knows for sure why, a new study explores whether the increased use of antidepressants during pregnancy might be one of the causes.

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Prescribing two antipsychotics to a single patient is a common practice in clinical settings. Increasingly, we are being scolded for this practice. If possible, stick with a single antipsychotic. But if the situation seems to call for polypharmacy, here are some factors to guide your decision-making.

On October 1, 2015, you had to start using ICD-10 codes for reporting diagnoses in order to get paid by insurance companies. But what does ICD-10 mean, how does it relate to DSM-5, and what does a practicing clinician need to know about it?

Dr. Strakowski shares tips on diagnosing bipolar disorder, in addition to insight on treatment strategies such as maintaining a regular schedule, mood charting, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication.

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