A 55-year-old man with hypertension and no history of cardiovascular disease asks whether he should be screened for depression at his annual check-up ...

Question

A 55-year-old man with hypertension and no history of cardiovascular disease asks whether he should be screened for depression at his annual check-up using a standard questionnaire. According to the 2025 CTFPHC depression in adults update, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Do not routinely screen asymptomatic adults with tools; instead, enquire about mental health as part of usual care and use clinical judgement

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Routinely screen all adults with a questionnaire regardless of symptoms

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Screen only adults with cardiovascular disease

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Screen with a tool annually and start antidepressants if score is elevated

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Avoid asking about mood unless the patient brings it up

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Depression screening in adults

A 55-year-old man with hypertension and no history of cardiovascular disease asks whether he should be screened for depression at his annual check-up using a standard questionnaire. According to the 2025 CTFPHC depression in adults update, what should you do?