Mariko Carey, Sze Lin Yoong, Alice Grady, Jamie Bryant, Amanda Jayakody, Rob Sanson-Fisher, Kerry J Inder
BACKGROUND: Meta-analyses indicate 50% of cases of depression are not detected by GPs. It is important to examine patient and GP characteristics associated with misclassification so that systems can be improved to increase accurate detection and optimal management for groups at risk of depression. OBJECTIVE: To examine patient and GP characteristics associated with GP misclassification of depression for patients classified by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 as depressed...
June 2015: Family Practice