A survey of emergency department patients showed that30% of the 752 subjects had suffered from depression in the past year. These people were also more likely to be middle-aged females of a lower socioeconomic status. These results mean that it would be useful to utilize a simple test to diagnose at risk patients with depression who come to emergency departments and thus ensure they receive treatment.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Academic Emergency Medicine Vol 11, No. 12, 1284-1289
About: 30 percent of emergency department patients report depression during the past year
Date: 1 December 2004
Source: Academic Emergency Medicine Vol 11, No. 12, 1284-1289
URL:
http:/ This summary article refers to the following medical categories:
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Related Medical Topics
» Next page: 4,000 diagnosed cases of brittle bone disease in the UK
Rate This Website
Medical Tools & Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2009 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved.
