Quality indicators and source.
| Indicator category | Quality indicator | Source(s) of indicator |
|---|---|---|
| History taking | (D1) Percentage of patients receiving a diagnosis of a new depression episode, for whom presence or absence of thoughts about suicide is recorded at diagnosis. | NICE11 |
| QSHC13 | ||
| QIGP12 | ||
| Percentage of patients assessed for depression, whose notes contained a record that they were asked about: | QIGP12 | |
| (D2) alcohol use | ||
| (D3) substance misuse | ||
| (D4) current medication. | ||
| Treatment | (D5) Percentage of patients diagnosed with clinical depression, whose notes contained a record that they were offered antidepressant treatment or talking treatment within 2 weeks of diagnosis unless within that period the patient has improved, or unless the patient has substance abuse or dependence. | QSHC13 |
| QIGP12 | ||
| Follow-up | (D6) Percentage of patients receiving treatment for a new depression episode, whose notes contain a record that they were offered a follow-up appointment within 4 weeks of first treatment. | NICE11 |
| QSHC13 | ||
| QIGP12 | ||
NICE = National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. QHSC = Quality and Safety in Health Care. QIGP = Quality Indicators for General Practice.