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Depression and medical illness.

Authors :
Petty F
Source :
The American journal of the medical sciences [Am J Med Sci] 1989 Jul; Vol. 298 (1), pp. 59-68.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Depression is the most common psychiatric complication of severe medical illness, and it occurs in about 20% of cases. Diagnosis of depression in patients with serious medical illness requires modified criteria. Treatment also must be adjusted for patients with such dual diagnoses.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9629
Volume :
298
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of the medical sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2750774
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00000441-198907000-00011