Digital Patient Intake for Psychiatry

Q: Can Previza identify a psychiatric emergency (suicide risk)?

Yes. If the patient's answers indicate an imminent risk, the conversation stops and the patient is directed to call emergency services (112) immediately.

Q: Can the patient choose not to answer certain questions?

Yes, questions can be skipped, and the summary reflects only the information the patient chooses to share.

Q: Does the conversation replace the clinical psychiatric evaluation?

No. It's a preparation step — the full clinical evaluation is still carried out by the doctor, in person.

Q: Can it be completed by a family member for a patient who cannot answer on their own?

Yes, with the same assisted-completion options available across all specialties, respecting the patient's specific context.

The AI conversation is carefully designed around treatment history, previous evaluations, and the context of current symptoms.

Psychiatric intake requires a balance between depth and respect for the patient's privacy and pace. Previza approaches this area with carefully worded questions that leave the patient in control of what they choose to share, without forcing details they aren't ready to discuss.

What the Conversation Covers

Psychiatry Intake Questions

—What is the main reason for the visit, and how long has it been present?

—Has the patient had previous psychiatric or psychotherapeutic treatment? With what outcome?

—Has the patient had previous psychological or psychiatric evaluations?

—What psychiatric medications is the patient currently taking, or has taken in the past?

—How do the symptoms affect daily activities (sleep, work, relationships)?

—Is there a family history of psychiatric conditions?

—Are there any other medical conditions relevant to the current state?

In the Doctor's Summary

Fields Relevant to Psychiatry

Reason for visit

Psychiatric treatment history

Previous evaluations

Current and past psychiatric medication

Impact on daily life

Family psychiatric history

Example in Practice

A patient at their first psychiatric consultation completes a history of previous treatments from home, at their own pace. The doctor enters the consultation already aware of this context, leaving more time for the clinical discussion itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Psychiatry Intake

How is the confidentiality of sensitive information in this conversation protected? −

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and access is limited to the authorized doctor or clinic — the same as for any other specialty, under the same GDPR standards.

Can Previza identify a psychiatric emergency (suicide risk)? +

Can the patient choose not to answer certain questions? +

Does the conversation replace the clinical psychiatric evaluation? +

Can it be completed by a family member for a patient who cannot answer on their own? +

See a Previza Summary for Psychiatry

A 20-minute demo featuring a real conversation and summary example for your specialty.