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ASSESSMENT OF A POSITIVE SCREEN FOR DEPRESSION <br>
4. Attention to 'red flags'.
Review history for substance abuse, other illness as a
cause of depression, medication as a cause of depression
and for the severity of the depression. Patients who may
fit the DSM-IV criteria for Major Depressive Disorder
should be considered for referral to a mental health
professional for evaluation and management.
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Patients with a positive depression screen should be assessed for Major
Depressive Disorder based on DSM-IV criteria and should be assessed for
the need for therapy, intervention and/or referral.
1. Assess if patient is at high risk (marked psychotic symptoms,
suicidality, potential for violence, delirium)
2. Further questions regarding current signs & symptoms of depression<br>
3. Obtain careful psychiatric history of past depressive episodes<br>
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