Diagnostics
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Admission & Treatment
Diagnostics at the Verus Clinic in Todtmoos
Diagnosis as a starting point
Before we draw up a personalised treatment plan for you, we carry out a detailed, comprehensive and nuanced diagnosis.
A diagnosis is based on somatic and psychosomatic factors, as well as factors relating to the patient’s learning history, psychodynamic factors and, last but not least, social factors.
Both the diagnostic procedures and the treatment measures adhere to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and the DGPPN guidelines.
Physical Health
Comprehensive physical assessment
Somatic symptoms can also be objectively assessed through appropriate medical, laboratory and diagnostic imaging tests – naturally, only with your consent.
This means that your doctor will carry out a comprehensive physical examination when you are admitted. This is supplemented by an ECG and a blood test to rule out any possible physical conditions that may also cause psychological symptoms and which, if present, would require treatment.
Some of these investigations will be monitored or expanded upon as the course of treatment progresses. Where necessary, any specialist consultations deemed necessary will be arranged outside the clinic (see below for our partner practices) following a detailed explanation of the procedure.
Diagnosis of Mental and Psychological Health
Professional and empathetic
Psychological assessment involves an initial consultation, selected psychological tests and neuropsychological testing procedures.
On admission and prior to discharge, so-called assessment procedures are carried out, for example to confirm the diagnosis and/or to assess the severity of the symptoms in greater detail. These consist of simple questions that are easy to answer.
As part of our intensive individual psychotherapy sessions (up to four sessions/week, each lasting 50 minutes), we identify and analyse the psychosocial factors underlying the development, intensification and persistence of your symptoms. Based on this, we work with you to draw up a tailored, dynamic treatment plan. This treatment plan is, of course, tailored to your individual needs and is continuously refined.
Our psychopharmacological treatment is based on intensive psychoeducational work, carried out in consultation with you and in accordance with the guidelines of the DGGPN, with the aim of alleviating your anxieties, promoting your adherence to treatment and, last but not least, ensuring that the doctor-patient relationship is not jeopardised.
Treatment
Take the First Step.
Free initial telephone consultation
Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00
Telephone helpline: +49 7674 9209 180 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00)
Or request a callback and let us help you.
Together, we will work out how we can help you as quickly and effectively as possible.
Eligible for civil-service health allowance (Beihilfe)?
Co-payment amount for those eligible for civil-service health allowance (Beihilfe) under the PEPP scheme: €35.00 per day