Key features of depression and its
management in general practice.
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is ok in that department.." |
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of the following statements are true in relation of this presentation? |
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Men don't discuss their problems as much as women. |
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Women are more likely to seek medical help than men. |
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3.
Depression in general practice is often different from that described
in textbooks. |
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4.
Ali is suffering from 'sub-syndromal' depression. |
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5.
Antidepressants are of proven benefit in sub-syndromal depression. |
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3.
Depression in general practice is often different from that described
in textbooks.
Author's
answer: True
Presentations
of depression in general practice settings are often quite different from
those described in textbooks of psychiatry. Ali is typical of the sorts
of patients you see in your general practice. His symptoms are less severe
and do not fulfil criteria of major depression.
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