The 7 habits of highly effective psychopharmacologists, Part 2 - Begin with the end in mind

Prior to prescribing a psychotropic drug, it is important to set explicit t reatment goals by visualizing how the patient rt ill look and function err the end of treatment, thus "beginning with the end in mind." By recognizing from the start where the finish line is, highly, effective psychopharmacol ogists can incorporate simple, practical strategies to measure a patient's progress toward recovery through treatment.