Managing late-life depression in primary care practice: a case study of the Health Specialist's role
- 15 June 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
- Vol. 16 (6) , 577-584
- https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.470
Abstract
Complexities in the diagnosis and treatment of late-life depression have stimulated various strategies for assisting the primary care physician to fulfil these tasks more effectively. The role of Health Specialist was developed for this purpose in a study to reduce suicidality among older depressed patients. This role includes clinical and case management tasks which aim to provide the physician with timely, patient-specific information and recommendations. Evolution of this role and its rewards/stressors during the study's first year are described. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Keywords
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