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Enter Severity Descriptions in File Maintenance

The Severity picklist packaged with the system does not include Extreme or Persistent, which are required to meet DSM-5 standards. These values can be added to the master list in File Maintenance.

  1. From the Master Files - System list, select Diagnosis Severities.
    The Diagnosis Severities List window launches.
  2. Click the Open Menu button to select New.
    The Add Diagnosis Severity Information window appears.
  3. Type Extreme in the Description field.
  4. Enter a Note to explain the additional list item if required.
  5. Click Next to clear the window for another entry.
  6. Add Persistent.
  7. Click OK to save the new values and return to the Diagnosis Severities List window.
  8. Click Close.