Table 1 Patient criteria for inclusion in audit
Age 18–65 years old |
Diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) Has never had dysthymia No other comorbid psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizoaffective disorder, etc.) |
Being treated in an outpatient setting |
Experiencing an MDD episode that required prescription treatment |
Treated with an antidepressant at the recommended dose for at least 6 weeks who still experiences clinically significant depressive symptoms |
Has been taking prescription medication under your care for at least 3 months for their current episode of MDD and whom you are seeing/treating in a follow-up visit |