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Matthew D Erlich1,2, Michael B First1, Rachel M Talley3
1Department of Psychiatry, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York.
Abstract:
Although social determinants of health (SDOH) have a significant impact on health outcomes and many are already included among the "Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention" in the DSM-5, general awareness of these codes and the importance of using them to communicate SDOH has not occurred. This Open Forum proposes that the DSM-5 adopt a biaxial system of assessment to enhance their consideration and reporting. A biaxial approach, the authors argue, when combined with financial incentives, will increase the likelihood of SDOH reporting and potentially improve care.
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