Depression Module
Objectives
Resources
Interactive Case Study
History of Presenting Complaint
Medical History
Medication History
Social History
Patient Interview
Interview - Function
Physical Assessment
Cognitive Assessment
Features of depression
Mrs Wood’s MMSE result
MMSE
Clock Drawing Test
Mrs Wood’s Geriatric Depression Scale result
GDS
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
Investigations
Mrs Wood's Blood Test Results
Mrs Wood's CT Scan
FBC
Vitamin B12
U&E
LFT
Glucose
TFT
Lipids
Dementia or Depression?
Mrs Wood's Diagnosis
Diagnosis
DSM-IV
Ans
Clinical
Atyp
Psych
Dysthym
Mixed
BAD
Predisposing and Precipitating Factors for Depression in Older People
Communicating Diagnosis
Treating Depression
1. Drug Therapy
SSRI's
SNRI's
Tetracyclic
TCA's
Others
Ans
2. Psychological Therapy
3. Electroconvulsive Therapy
Treatment Plan
Physical Activity and Depression
Multi-disciplinary Care
PT
SW
Family Care
Care Plan
Care Plan table
Case Summary
Therapy for Mrs Wood
Which treatments should be recommended as first line therapy for Mrs Wood? Please select one option and submit your answer for feedback.
Antidepressants
Antidepressants and ECT
ECT
Antidepressants and Psychological therapy
Psychological therapy
