The Medical Evaluation Process

BRC Healthcare performs in-depth clinical and medical evaluations for each client before detox or residential treatment begins. A comprehensive evaluation process enables us to design a highly individualized detox treatment plan that addresses specific concerns regarding a client’s substance use disorder, mental and physical health, and urgent medical matters.

A client will meet with a physician and primary counselor within 24 hours of admission. The evaluation process consists of three specific evaluations: medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial.

Medical Evaluation

An assessment of a client’s health and medical history allows us to design the most individualized detox, treatment, and ongoing wellness plan possible. In this phase, we will evaluate a client’s:

• Physical issues, such as any history of injuries or illnesses.
• Psychological issues, such as anxiety or depression.
• Current medications.

We will also look at a client’s family medical history.

Psychiatric Evaluation

A psychiatric evaluation will monitor a client’s mood, thought patterns, and behavior while also considering patient reports, family reports, and other medical records to determine if a client is also struggling with a mental health matter such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. Many clients have been incorrectly diagnosed, which can lead to poor medication compliance or effectiveness over time.

Psychosocial Evaluation Process

Physical healing is an integral component of overall healing from addiction, but the most effective treatment incorporates an assessment that addresses the underlying issues that contribute to addiction. A psychosocial evaluation examines a client from both psychological and social perspectives, affording us the opportunity to understand how these factors influence a client’s physical and mental well-being.