Physician actions following a positive PHQ-2: implications for the implementation of depression screening in family medicine practice

Authors :: Fuchs, Cara H.
Hubley, Samuel
Nash, Justin M.
Keller, Martin B.
Ashley, David
Weisberg, Risa B.
Haradhvala, Natasha
Uebelacker, Lisa A.
Source :: Families, Systems & Health. March, 2015, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p18, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Systematic screening of depression in primary care settings that have adequate follow-up and treatment is recommended. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was developed as a depression screening measure for use [...]

Subjects :: Depression (Mood disorder) -- Diagnosis -- Care and treatment
Family medicine -- Usage
Mental health screening -- Methods -- Usage
Family and marriage
Health
Psychology and mental health

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