Definition:
A basic indication of whether a client is being prescribed medication for a mental health problem at the initiation of treatment at an agency.
Guide for Use:
This information is collected at the initiation of treatment services and is not updated when a client starts medication during the admission/treatment at the agency.
This information is typically client self-reported. However, it may also be obtained from referral documentation or from family members. All information collected is to be confirmed by the client or by the substitute decision maker.
Format:
| Permissible Values |
|---|
| Yes |
| No |
| Unknown |
Context:
- Used in conjunction with other mental health data elements to identify, monitor, determine and evaluate the patterns, severity and complexity of mental health and substance use and or problem gambling in order to provide for planning and delivery of treatment services specifically for the client and non-specifically for the population across the province.
- Used in conjunction with other mental health data elements to observe, monitor and report the current prevalence of mental health problems within the substance abuse and problem gambling client population.
- Assists in developing a client profile to determine treatment service access and availability and identifying additional needs or considerations for this population.
- Used to monitor and evaluate substance abuse and problem gambling treatment processes and outcomes for clients experiencing concurrent disorder.
