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Table 1 OD Score and items

From: Creating and evaluating the score to assess overdose: the OD score

OD Score items

 

Score

Age

39

2

40-59

1

60

0

Regular medication: Psychotropic drugs (antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, benzodiazepines)

with

2

unclear

1

without

0

History of self-harm (overdose, wrist cuts, etc.)

with

2

unclear

1

without

0

Sex

Female

1

Male

0

The scenario at the location of the patient’s discovery (maximum 4)

Empty drug packets and bottles were recovered

3

collapsed in the room

1

not applicable

0

Alcohol consumption

with

1

without

0

Recent experience of mental anxiety

with

1

without

0

History of psychiatric consultation

with

2

unclear

1

without

0