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DOCUMENT TYPE:
Policy
PURPOSE:
To describe requirements for receiving psychiatric services at CAPS.
APPLIES TO:
All eligible KU students who receive services at CAPS.
CAMPUS:
Edwards, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Juniper, Gardens, Parsons, Pittsburg, Salina, Topeka, Wichita, Yoder, Medical Center, Kansas City
POLICY STATEMENT:
In order for all symptoms to be evaluated for medical causes before the psychiatric appointment, a physical exam and lab work must be completed prior to scheduling the appointment. CAPS clients receiving medication from the CAPS psychiatrist will also be involved in regular, ongoing therapy with a CAPS therapist.
CONSEQUENCES:
Referral to another treatment provider.
CONTACT:
Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
University of Kansas
1200 Schwegler Drive, Room 2100
Lawrence, KS 66045
785-864-2277
APPROVED BY:
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
APPROVED ON:
2008-04-07
EFFECTIVE ON:
2008-04-07
REVIEW CYCLE:
Annual (As Needed)
CHANGE HISTORY:
03/27/2025: Migration to TeamDynamix from Drupal.
06/25/2018: Updated Contact section.
04/07/2008: Approved by Michael Lynch Maestas, Ph.D.; reviewed policy.