GPs recruited for elderly depression study.

Australian Doctor,  November, 2005  

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by Louise Pemble

AUSTRALIAN GPs are being recruited for the world's largest study of the diagnosis and treatment of depression and suicide in the elderly in general practice.

The study, which will recruit 80,000 patients aged 60 or older and their GPs across five states, will investigate whether a simple intervention can reduce the rate of geriatric depression and self-harm.

Researchers will gather independent ratings from the patient and their GP about a consultation, then give the GP feedback about what they did well and what they might have missed in assessing and ...

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