Applicability of systematic screening for signs and symptoms of depression in family practice patients in Slovenia

Background: The prevalence of depression in primary care setting is high. About a half of patients with depression remain undetected. The aim of our study was to determine whether screening questionnaires assist family practitioners in identifying more patients with depression. Methods: The multicen...

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Main Authors: Dejan Kozel, Jožica Maučec Zakotnik, Alenka Tančič Grum, Janko Kersnik, Danica Rotar Pavlič, Martina Žmuc Tomori, Slavko Ziherl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2012-12-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/611