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Diagnosing depression in primary care

Learning Objectives. Prevalence of depression in primary careConsequences of undiagnosed and untreated depression|Presentations of depression in primary careDiagnostic criteria for depressionDepression, diabetes

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Diagnosing depression in primary care

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    1. Diagnosing depression in primary care LTC Michael J. Roy, MD MPH Associate Professor of Medicine Uniformed Services University

    2. Learning Objectives Prevalence of depression in primary care Consequences of undiagnosed and untreated depression |Presentations of depression in primary care Diagnostic criteria for depression Depression, diabetes & other comorbidities Tools for screening, diagnosis of mental disorders in primary care

    3. Mental disorders in primary care 25% of patients have a mental disorder 88% of patients with mental disorder seek primary care first Diagnosis missed half the time for depression, more for eating disorders and alcoholism

    4. Depression usually untreated or undertreated in Primary Care

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