A 41-year-old new primary-care patient has no mental health history and denies current symptoms. What is recommended regarding depression screening?...

Question

A 41-year-old new primary-care patient has no mental health history and denies current symptoms. What is recommended regarding depression screening?

Accepted Answer

Screen with a validated tool and ensure systems for diagnosis and follow-up

Answer

Do not screen unless the patient is age ≥50

Answer

Screen only if PHQ-2 is positive for suicidality

Answer

No screening if annual physical was normal

Answer

Screen only during perinatal period

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Depression Screening