Definition:
A basic indication of whether a client was prescribed medication for a mental health problem in their life prior to initiation of treatment
Guide for Use:
The data is collected at the initiation of services. For example, the client states they have not been prescribed medication for a mental health problem a decade ago - select Yes. Unknown is selected when the information is not available or the person declines to answer.
| 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 andoutcomes for clients experiencing concurrent disorder.
