| Daytime Sleepiness
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| Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines |
Has the patient had accidents or near-accidents due to sleepiness? Does the patient snore? Have witnessed apneas? Associated with cataplexy?
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| Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit |
Evaluate potentially sedating medications and check for adequate sleep
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| Patient Education/Information (includes preps) |
| 1) |
Counsel about safe driving practices, and consider counseling patient not to drive and document advice given |
| 2) |
Sleep Disorders |
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| Appointment Timeframe |
If sleepy driving, evaluation is urgent
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| How to Get Results to Consultant |
UMHS Patients: See MiChart
External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records and MRI films to visit
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| Clinic Contact Information |
Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patients: 734-936-9068 |
| Clinic Location Sites |
Taubman Health Care Center |
| UM Consulting Physician |
Ronald D. Chervin , M.D.
Shelley D Hershner, M.D.
Neeraj Kaplish, M.B.B.S.
Anita Valanju Shelgikar, M.D.
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| Revised on: |
10/01/2012 |
