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[Depression: longer-lasting episode not an automatic indication for referral].

W J van den Bosch1, E M van Weel-Baumgarten

  • 1Universitair Medisch Centrum St Radboud, afd. Huisartsgeneeskunde, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen. w.vandenbosch@hag.umcn.nl

Summary

Depression management requires considering the patient's perspective and fluctuating symptoms, not just diagnostic criteria. Effective treatment and referral decisions involve patient coping, social support, and general practitioner factors.

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