Depression diagnosis and treatment amongst multimorbid patients: a thematic analysis

Conclusions:
Functional and social role losses present a clear context in which GPs should raise the subject of mood, with the situational attribution of depression suggesting that psychotherapy, which is rarely offered, should be prioritised in these circumstances.

Source: BMC Family Practice - June 19, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Melinda StannersChristopher BartonSepehr ShakibHelen Winefield Source Type: research