PHQ-2
The Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) is a brief two-question screening tool used to identify possible depression
Definition
The Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) is a brief two-question screening tool used to identify possible depression
Why it matters
PHQ-2 is part of the Clinical vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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