Letter of RecommendationAssignment Instructions

Note: Be sure to review the Mock Form Letter prior tocompleting this assignment, taking care to avoid making any of the errors shown in the letter.

Use research on using SSRIs, specifically Celexa, to treat dysthymic disorder, and consider the following scenario:

As a psychologist or counselor you have determined that a client you are seeing has persistent depressive disorder and would likely benefit from an antidepressant medication.

Create a one-page letter to the client's primary care physician indicating your opinion that your client would benefit from this medication. Be sure to follow APA or ACA ethical guidelines when creating your letter.

client name: Emily Moore

Physician name: Dr. Robyn Watkins

Mock Letter template below:

Psychotropic Medication Recommendation

Date: ________________________ To: PHYSICIAN NAME: ______________________________________ FAX: __________________________

CLIENT NAME: ______________________________________________ SSN: _________________________ CLIENT ADDRESS: ______________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________ PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: Medication: ________________________________ Reason: ________________________________________ Medication: ________________________________ Reason: ________________________________________ Medication: ________________________________ Reason: ________________________________________ RECOMMENDED MEDICATION TO BEGIN: ______ Immediately _______ Next Visit Please note that it is my opinion these medications are necessary. I have taken a course on prescribing medications. If you have any questions or need any further information, please call me at 555-555-1212 or fax at 555- 555-1111.

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