Description
For sample children age 4 to17 who had been prescribed medication or had taken prescription medication for emotional problems in the past 6 months, DIFRXFAMD indicates whether the medication was first prescribed by a pediatrician or other family doctor.
DIFRXFAMD is part of a series of variables initiated in 2010 child mental health service supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
