Guidelines for optimal care of depression
| (1) | Treatment is started within 72 h of a positive depression screen |
| (2) | Antidepressant prescribed at an adequate dose as defined by the Antidepressant Treatment History Form17 or 10-weekly psychotherapy sessions18 |
| (3) | There must be at least three contacts with the patient within 60 days19,20 |
| (4) | The patient must have continued on any depression treatment for at least 90 days20 |