[Alliances against depression--the role of the general practitioner].
One of the four main objectives of the alliances against depression is better diagnosis and therapy of depression by general practitioners. This short communication will discuss reasons of the often reported low detection rate and ways to improve the cooperation between general practitioners and specialized psychiatric consultants and institutions.
Berner Bündnis gegen Depression e. V., Bern. h.claeui@hin.ch
Heinrich
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Kläui
D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D058006:General Practice; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation