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Approaches to depression in old age
Author(s)Cornelius L E Katona, Philippa M Katona
Journal titleTripod : journal of the West Midlands Institute of Geriatric Medicine, no 21, 1995
Pagespp 14-17
KeywordsDepression ; Drugs ; Psychiatric treatment.
AnnotationDepression in old age remains both common and disabling, with a high recurrence rate and considerable risk of suicide. There is scant evidence for any recent improvement in clinical management. Most cases identified in community surveys remain undetected (Illife et al, 1991) and untreated (Copeland et al, 1992). Managing depressed older patients well requires fundamental changes in attitudes as well as specific strategies for improving its detection, rationalising its treatment and preventing its recurrence. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-980120225 A
ClassmarkENR: LLD: LP

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