Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Medication management from the Hollywood medical home
We measure what the drug can harm: sodium, TSH, lipids, A1c, weight, AIMS, pregnancy — class by class.
What Medication Management actually includes
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Top-rated language in old keywords is ignored. Monitoring quality is the product.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Credentials and method
Documentation for Medication Management uses problem lists, differential diagnosis, and follow-up intervals — not marketing slogans. Visit notes are written so a covering clinician could continue care safely.
Controlled-substance prescribing, when used in Medication Management, follows Florida PDMP review and a monitoring plan. Stimulants and benzodiazepines are never started from a portal message alone.
Care is structured around validated instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, MDQ) plus a clinical interview. Scores inform Medication Management; they do not replace it.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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ZIP 33062 is the lead postal code listed for Hillsboro Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
How Medication Management is structured
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Check labs due for the current class.
Hillsboro Beach FAQs for Medication Management
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
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.
Indications and differentials
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Next step
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.