jjorge1 wrote on Monday, May 04, 2009:
Does OpenEMR have available the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as part of its code? If not, how can I help integrating it?
J.
sdaviss wrote on Monday, May 04, 2009:
You’d probably have to get a license from the owner, the APA, though (for the most part) the DSM4 codes align with the ICD9 relevant codes.
cfapress wrote on Monday, May 04, 2009:
Jose,
Our Agency is considering how OpenEMR can be effectively used in our mental health practice with 60+ clinicians. Having the DSM-IV integrated in some fashion could be helpful. Could you elaborate on your idea? How do you envision the DSM-IV to work within OpenEMR?
Jason
jjorge1 wrote on Monday, May 04, 2009:
Hi everybody,
Based on a document that listed the functional requirements of an EMR, I thought the DSM-IV structure could be applied as well as the ICD-9, in terms of:
ICD-9 Translations of Code to Data
ICD-9 (Check diagnosis against gender, age, other as necessary)
ICD-9 procedure checking against diagnosis
As Steven suggested, I’ll contact the APA for information and requirements. I planned to implement OpenEMR in the Administration of Mental Health and Against Addiction Services in Puerto Rico, and they’asked me to bring special attention to the DSM-IV, as it will be very helpful to their needs.
José
jjorge1 wrote on Wednesday, May 06, 2009:
My message to APA has been forwarded to the appropriate department for further assistance. I’ll receive a response in 48 hours aprox.
J.