Dr Shion Toney

Psychiatry

Registered Number - F-3328

Georgetown , Mahaica Berbice

Experience - 6 Years

Languages - English, Spanish

Consultation Fees

GY$ 9000.00

Profile Description

Dr. Shion Toney is a dedicated medical professional with six years of experience in general medicine, primarily at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. Over the past four years, Dr. Toney has focused on psychiatry, with specialized training to become a psychiatrist nearing completion. In this role, Dr. Toney organizes medical consultations for psychiatric patients and makes informed medical decisions to ensure the best possible care. Additionally, Dr. Toney possesses extensive knowledge in medical research, medical terminology, and procedural expertise, contributing to a comprehensive approach to patient care and treatment.

Specialisations

Alcohol abuse
Autism
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry

Education

• University of Guyana /Mc Master University -Master of Science: Psychiatry- • Latin American School of Medicine -Bachelor of Science: Human Medicine • Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate- Mahaicony Government Secondary School

Qualifications

Research & Publications

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Experience

• Spearheaded evidence-based initiatives focused on patient education and medication use. • Identified and responded to alcohol and drug abuse withdrawal or dependence. • Integrated psychiatric care with primary medical care, behavioral health, and substance use outpatient care. • Collected medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals to record patient medical histories. • Utilized approved psychiatric templates and forms to document psychiatric evaluations and treatment in patients' health records. • Monitored patients' prescribed psychotropic medications to assess treatment effectiveness and medication side effects. • Prescribed, directed, or administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and neurologic disorders. • Collaborated with physicians, addiction specialists, and other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress. • Provided a full range of therapeutic interventions, including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. • Reviewed current regular and medications, labs, x-rays, and other pertinent data. • Provided inpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment to a caseload of twenty adult patients. • Monitored psychiatric medications for effectiveness, the response of the patient, and side effects. • Informed patients of potential side effects of psychiatric medications. • Designed individualized care plans using various treatments. • Assessed patients' current psychiatric status. • Ensured each psychiatric medication aligned with the corresponding diagnosis. • Counseled outpatients or other patients during office visits. • Directed patient care, including assessments and evaluations. Key Health Conditions & Treatments: • Fever Treatment • Cold Treatment • Cough Treatment • Headache Treatment • Stomachache Treatment • Flu Treatment • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Treatment • Diabetes Treatment • Allergies Treatment • Fatigue Treatment • Nausea to Chronic Diseases Treatment • Jaundice Treatment • Cholera Treatment • Flu Fevers Treatment • Asthma Treatment • Heart Diseases Treatment • Liver Problems Treatment • Hypertension Treatment • Neurological Problems and Other Ailments Treatment • Hypertension Treatment • Infectious Disease • Anaemia Treatment • Vaccination • Lower/Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment • Insulin Treatment • Non Pharmacological Life Style Modification • Counselling Sessions For Chronic Diseases

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FAQ’s

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Shion Toney for virtual and in-person consultations through Medicas.

Dr. Shion Toney is currently practicing in Georgetown, Mahaica Berbice, where she provides psychiatric care and treatment.

Dr. Shion Toney holds an MD and is pursuing a Master of Science in Psychiatry from the University of Guyana/McMaster University. She also earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Medicine from the Latin American School of Medicine.

Dr. Shion Toney is fluent in English and Spanish.

Patients commonly consult Dr. Shion Toney for psychiatric care, mental health treatment, and support for various emotional and psychological challenges. She is skilled in providing consultations, diagnosing conditions, and creating tailored treatment plans for her patients.