Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Acute Stress Disorder & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Previously Adopted Guidelines for PTSD, ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, GAD, OCD, Panic Disorder, Substance Use Disorders
Magellan develops or adopts clinical practice guidelines to assist providers in screening, assessing and treating common disorders. Prior to adopting each guideline, a multi-disciplinary panel—including board-certified psychiatrists and clinical staff—examines relevant scientific literature and seeks input from network providers as well as consumers and community agencies. Once implemented, Magellan reviews each guideline at least every two years for continued applicability and updates guidelines as necessary. We report guideline changes through our online newsletter, Provider Focus. We also encourage you to periodically return to this webpage for updates.
Magellan’s adopted guidelines are intended to augment, not replace, sound clinical judgment. We welcome your feedback and will consider all suggestions and recommendations in our next review. You may submit comments to your regional Magellan provider advisory group, medical director or to [email protected].
Acute Stress Disorder & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Depression
The American Psychological Association's Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts (2019)
For PCPs: Treating Depression in the Primary Care Setting (PDF)
Managing Suicidal Patients
Schizophrenia
Substance Use Disorders
The ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder 2020: Focused Update
Magellan Tip Sheet -- Substance Use Disorders Identification (PDF)
Audit Tools
You can find Magellan's clinical practice guideline audit tools in the National Provider Handbook Appendix A.