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Detecting and managing depression in older people
Author(s)A Tylee, C L E Katona
Journal titleBritish Journal of General Practice, part 405, April 1996
Pagespp 207-208
KeywordsDepression ; General practice ; Screening ; Therapeutics.
AnnotationThe Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have run a Defeat Depression Campaign since 1992. This editorial highlights some of the key messages in their "Consensus statement of recognition and management of depression in later life in general practice". In particular, screening for depression should be carried out as part of health checks for over 75s. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-960923027 A
ClassmarkENR: L5: 3V: LL *

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