A 39-year-old with depression risk factors but no diagnosis presents for annual exam. What does USPSTF recommend?...

Question

A 39-year-old with depression risk factors but no diagnosis presents for annual exam. What does USPSTF recommend?

Accepted Answer

Screen adults for depression when systems are in place for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up

Answer

Avoid screening unless symptomatic

Answer

Screen only postpartum patients

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Begin antidepressants without screening

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Use suicide risk screening routinely-evidence is sufficient

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Depression Screening