 Considering that persons with mental health issues may have suicidal inclinations, taking medication without proper control may have irreversible consequences for their health or endanger their life. 5.6.6. Consistent practice of performing lab tests shall be secured in psychiatric organizations.  The mandatory requirements on the minimum scope of lab tests are not consistently met. Some psychiatric organizations perform mandatory monthly surveillance of the body weight of persons with mental health issues, while lab tests are performed when indicated, whereas other organizations perform mandatory lab surveillance on a monthly or quarterly basis, and body weight control only when necessary.  General tests of blood and urine are performed in all the organizations, but consistent frequencies are not prescribed. In one organization, for example, they are performed once every 15 days, and in another—once every six months. 5.6.7. To ensure the consistency of lab tests performed in psychiatric organizations, appropriate criteria and guidelines should be developed in accordance with the diagnosis and the treatment progress. 5.7. Keeping Medical Records and Documenting Injuries 5.7.1. 5.7.2. Proper medical histories shall be recorded, and consistent criteria thereon shall be prescribed. Medical documents (medical histories, registers, and the like) shall be maintained properly and without omissions; otherwise, it will be hard to assess whether proper treatment is provided to the person or whether the person's rights have been violated. 63   

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