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[Elements for the effective treatment of patients with depressive disorders at the primary care level].
MMW Fortschr Med. 2004 May 24; 146 Spec No 2:10, 12-4.MF

Abstract

Patients with a depressive disorder usually consult their family doctor, in particular when physical symptoms are to the fore. With the aid of a screening questionnaire that the patient completes in the waiting room, it can be determined whether depression might be present. In the next step, the diagnosis is clarified by specific questioning about the core symptoms. At the start of treatment, the patient should be informed about the nature of his illness. The more convincingly an appropriate treatment concept can be explained to the patient, the better will his cooperation be. Mild or moderate depression is treated by the general physician. If the patient fails to respond to treatment within two to three weeks, or if complications occur, a specialist should be consulted.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Hegerl U
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie der Universität München. uhegerl@psy.med.uni-muenchen.de
Pfeiffer-Gerschel T
No affiliation info available
Althaus D
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Antidepressive AgentsDepressive DisorderDiagnosis, DifferentialFamily PracticeHumansMass ScreeningPatient Care TeamPhysicians' OfficesPsychotherapyReferral and ConsultationSomatoform DisordersSurveys and Questionnaires

Pub Type(s)

English Abstract
Journal Article

Language

ger

PubMed ID

15376695

Citation

Hegerl, U, et al. "[Elements for the Effective Treatment of Patients With Depressive Disorders at the Primary Care Level]." MMW Fortschritte Der Medizin, vol. 146 Spec No 2, 2004, pp. 10, 12-4.
Hegerl U, Pfeiffer-Gerschel T, Althaus D. [Elements for the effective treatment of patients with depressive disorders at the primary care level]. MMW Fortschr Med. 2004;146 Spec No 2:10, 12-4.
Hegerl, U., Pfeiffer-Gerschel, T., & Althaus, D. (2004). [Elements for the effective treatment of patients with depressive disorders at the primary care level]. MMW Fortschritte Der Medizin, 146 Spec No 2, 10, 12-4.
Hegerl U, Pfeiffer-Gerschel T, Althaus D. [Elements for the Effective Treatment of Patients With Depressive Disorders at the Primary Care Level]. MMW Fortschr Med. 2004 May 24;146 Spec No 2:10, 12-4. PubMed PMID: 15376695.
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