Continuing on with our Spero Clinical Insights Podcast series, where we cover the latest topics in the world of mental health and substance use disorder, we are excited to share with you Episode 10 available now: “Assessing Assessments”. As a reminder, these podcast are available on your mobile devices or computers, downloadable and super easy to listen to – whenever or wherever you want. You can also find them on Spero Connect under the main news page or in the library section.
In this new episode, Dr Byron Crider, who serves as Regional Medical Director for Spero Health and treats individuals suffering from substance use disorders, speaks with host, SVP of Clinical Services David Hayden on how to approach an initial assessment for a new patient seeking treatment for a substance use disorder. Dr Crider discusses the importance of connecting with the patient, getting a detailed history and the use of an integrated team can help the patient get off to the right start. He goes in-depth on how providers can do approach the assessment, what questions to ask, and how to better connect with the patient so they stay engaged in the care process.
This episode takes a deeper dive in the assessment process and how a good assessment can set the stage for a successful care plan. Dr. Crider gives recommendations on ways to connect with the patient and gather information that is useful to the entire integrated team.