Citation

Wu BJ. Consultant 2011; 51(12): 897-902.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011)

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Abstract

Major depression is a common illness in primary care that can be under-recognized. The United States Preventive Services Task Force guideline recommends screening for depression in adults when appropriate staff is in place to support depression care and follow-up. Two questions can be used to screen for depression. It is critical to determine the correct diagnosis to provide the optimal care to intervene in the 10% of patients with major depression at risk to commit suicide.

Language: en

Keywords

human; suicide; incidence; bipolar disorder; major depression; bereavement; risk assessment; Unipolar depression; Major depression; primary medical care; questionnaire; differential diagnosis; dysthymia; rating scale; patient care; priority journal; health care availability; note; practice guideline; medical staff; follow up; diagnostic accuracy; screening test; high risk patient; adjustment disorder