Citation

Schulberg HC, Bryce C, Chism K, Mulsant BH, Rollman B, Bruce M, Coyne J, Reynolds CF, PROSPECT Group. Int. J. Geriatr. Psychiatry 2001; 16(6): 577-584.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/gps.470

PMID

11424166

Abstract

Complexities in the diagnosis and treatment of late-life depression have stimulated various strategies for assisting the primary care physician to fulfil these tasks more effectively. The role of Health Specialist was developed for this purpose in a study to reduce suicidality among older depressed patients. This role includes clinical and case management tasks which aim to provide the physician with timely, patient-specific information and recommendations. Evolution of this role and its rewards/stressors during the study's first year are described.

Language: en

Keywords

Aged; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Interprofessional Relations; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Education as Topic; Physician's Role; Primary Health Care; Prospective Studies; Referral and Consultation; Suicide; Suicide Prevention