Is there an expectation that therapists perform Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index evaluations on recipients who do not see psychiatrists?
The standard allows for the assessment of health indicators for adults and children either directly by clinic staff or from information obtained from a primary medical provider. While staff with medical training could perform all of the assessments, many portions of the screening (e.g. smoking status, activity level) require no medical training. Clinic restructuring will also include provision for payment for limited medical procedures in the clinic setting. The intent of this standard is to recognize the significant interplay between physical health and psychiatric health and to promote identification and treatment of co-morbid conditions in the recipients served. Clinics can consider a variety of methods to achieve this outcome.
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