Scope and standard of practice

1-There are several sections of the psychiatric evaluation that must be included. Please list the sections and explain the importance.

2-The mental status exam should be included in every complete psychiatric evaluation as well as a progress note. Please list each section of the mental status exam and give examples of normal and abnormal.

3-Take the standards of practice and apply it to a patient in your practice. How will you use the standards to care for that specific patient? You can choose any diagnosis. (you can focus on BIPOLAR 1 Disorder in outpatient)

4-Choose a screening scale and explain why and how it is used in practice.

Use APA and minimum of 5 refrences