title: Depression in the patient with rheumatologic disease.
abstract: Depression is commonly seen in patients with chronic disease, including rheumatologic disease. Because of ongoing contact with their patients, rheumatologists are uniquely poised to recognize depressive disorders and formulate a treatment plan. Recent advances in pharmacotherapy have simplified management and increased the likelihood of successful treatment. Through heightened awareness, rheumatologists can feel more comfortable in diagnosing and initiating therapy for depression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Stoltz
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Baime
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yaffe
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents