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Clinical Pathways Resource Guide - CEIC

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COD TIP Definition: Screening<br />

�� A formal process of testing to determine whether a client does<br />

or does not warrant further attention at the current time in<br />

regard to a particular disorder and, in this context, the<br />

possibility of a co-occurring co occurring substance or mental disorder.<br />

�� The screening process for co-occurring co occurring disorders (COD) seeks<br />

to answer a “yes yes” or “no no” question: Does the substance abuse<br />

[or mental health] client being screened show signs of a<br />

possible mental health [or substance abuse] problem?<br />

�� Note that the screening process does not necessarily identify<br />

what kind of problem the person might have, or how serious it<br />

might be, but determines whether or not further assessment is<br />

warranted.<br />

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