Table 1 Subjects of performance indicators for the guidelines for depression
PI 1 | Correct diagnosis • DSM-IV criteria for depressive disorder |
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PI 2 | Determination of severity of the disorder • Source: medical examination or e.g., information of curative physician, HRSD • Relation between severity of the disorder and the limitations |
PI 3 | Origin, course and prognosis of the disorder • Risk factors for depressive disorder • Course of depressive disorder • Substantiated prognosis of depressive disorder |
PI 4 | Co-morbidity • Presence or absence of co-morbidity • Influence of co-morbidity on prognosis and limitations |
PI 5 | Evaluation of care and cure • Level of information about claimant and medical treatment • Action for required information if necessary • Reasons for stagnation in recovery of functioning • Medical treatment related to rehabilitation |
PI 6 | Assessment of work limitations • Work limitations related to the severity of depressive disorder • Work limitations substantiated to insurance medicine standards |