title: The practice nurse role in managing depression in primary care.
abstract: Tackling depression is a core priority in primary care. Many patients with physical diseases present with depression and need care for both their physical and mental states. Practice nurses are adept at managing chronic diseases, and with guidance and education can be successful in helping patients with depression, as demonstrated by one award-winning scheme.
authors.affiliation: Leicester Terrace Health Care Centre, Northampton Primary Care Trust.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fairhead
mesh_terms: D003863:Depression / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009743:Nursing, Practical / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011320:Primary Health Care