The article discusses the white paper released by Leavitt Partners on April 17, 2018 that urge mental health services providers to implement a measurement-based system where validated symptom rating scales for patient with major depressive disorder (MDD) are performed during visits. It notes that MDD is a serious comorbidity with numerous other medical conditions including hypertension, coronary artery disease and diabetes.
*STRATEGIC planning, *CLINICAL decision support systems, *ATTITUDES of medical personnel, *MEDICAL protocols, *HEALTH insurance reimbursement, *MENTAL health services, *PSYCHIATRIC treatment
Abstract
Taking into account the everyday decisions medical professionals have to make about patient care for individuals with mental health and substance use disorder challenges, a white paper has been published that offers much needed guidance to help key stakeholders throughout the behavioral health field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]