Depression in physical illness

被引:3
作者
Ruttley, Angharad [1 ]
Reid, Steven [1 ]
机构
[1] St Marks Hosp, Dept Liaison Psychiat, London W2 1PD, England
关键词
antidepressant; depression; mood disorders; physical illness; suicide;
D O I
10.7861/clinmedicine.6-6-533
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Up to a third of physically ill patients attending hospital have depressive symptoms Depression should not be considered an understandable reaction to physical illness Treatment with antidepressants is safe and effective in physical illness and may improve overall health outcomes Asking about self-harm is an essential part of the assessment of depression in the physically ill.
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页码:533 / 536
页数:4
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