Get Pac Summary Form

The PAC Summary Form is an essential document used by therapists to summarize presenting issues based on completed Patient Assessment and Care (PAC) forms. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for filling out the form online, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the PAC Summary Form

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the patient's name and the date at the top of the form. Make sure this information is accurate, as it identifies the individual being assessed.
3. In the section titled 'Presenting Problems', briefly summarize the patient's primary concerns using bullet points or numbers. Limit your notes to three key issues.
4. For 'Axis III Medical Conditions', indicate whether the patient has any relevant medical conditions by selecting 'Yes' or 'No', and provide additional details if necessary.
5. Move on to the 'Current Medications' section, marking 'Yes' or 'No', and specify any pertinent medications the patient is taking.
6. In the 'Axis IV Current Severe Stressors' area, record if the patient is experiencing significant stressors, using 'Yes' or 'No'.
7. Assess the patient’s overall functioning in the 'Axis V Overall Functioning' section by evaluating their mood, social functioning, and work/school performance. Use the provided scales to indicate levels of functioning.
8. Review and check any relevant diagnoses listed under 'Axis I Diagnoses'. Be sure to count and note the number of depressive or anxiety items checked.
9. Proceed to 'Axis II Diagnoses'. Here, tally the 'yes' answers within the specified clusters and ensure that each item is documented according to DSM-IV criteria.
10. After completing all sections, thoroughly review the form for accuracy and completeness. Once satisfied, save your changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start filling out the PAC Summary Form online to streamline your documentation process.