title: Reply to the letter to the editor regarding "What is the best screening test for depression in chronic spinal patients?".
authors.affiliation: PRIDE Research Foundation, 5701 Maple Ave. #100, Dallas, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Meredith M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Hartzell
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Tom G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Mayer
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, College of Science, The University of Texas at Arlington, 313 Life Science Building, Arlington, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Gatchel
mesh_terms: D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000150:complications*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires