Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Taper plans when a medication's risk exceeds its benefit
We measure what the drug can harm: sodium, TSH, lipids, A1c, weight, AIMS, pregnancy — class by class.
Medication Management for Hillsboro Beach patients
Hormone-mood medications are reconciled with estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone plans.
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
DSM-5-TR framing for med side effects help
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
med side effects help still has to map to a problem on the list.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33062
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Hillsboro Beach sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Medication Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Hillsboro Beach (Broward County) has about 2,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 36 minutes from Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse and Millionaire Mile.
A genetic test PDF sits in your email with no clinician interpretation.
Hillsboro Beach FAQs for Medication Management
What if side effects start this week?
Call the office. Do not wait for a distant follow-up if symptoms are severe. ER for emergency symptoms.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Can I do all appointments via telehealth?
After an initial evaluation (which we recommend in-person for the most thorough assessment), most follow-up appointments can be conducted via our secure telehealth platform.
How do you ensure privacy?
All appointments and records are HIPAA-compliant. Telehealth sessions use encrypted video, and we never share patient information without explicit consent.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Check labs due for the current class.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Next step
Request a Medication Management visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
If Medication Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.