Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Taper plans when a medication's risk exceeds its benefit
Crisis plus a medication question is still a crisis: 988 or ER first.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing medical treatment: indication, dose, monitoring, and an exit plan.
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
Visit flow for Medication Management
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Lauderhill 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.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Check labs due for the current class.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33319
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderhill patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Lauderhill 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.
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Antidepressant-induced mixed features were never named.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.