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Cooperation with GPs
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One of the reasons for the under-diagnosis and under-treatment of depression can be seen in deficits at the primary care level (e.g. lack of knowledge concerning diagnosis and treatment of depression, underestimation of the severity of the disorder). In the framework of EAAD, these deficits are being tackled by establishing a close co-operation with GPs and other primary care doctors.
To improve ability and knowledge concerning the processes of detection, diagnosis and treatment of depressive disorders, advanced training courses for GPs are being conducted in EAAD intervention regions using highly interactive training packages including role plays and group discussions. Furthermore, information material and decision aids (e.g. video tapes for GPs and patients, patient files, screening tools) are being distributed among primary care doctors to support the decision making concerning individual cases of depressive patients in their practice.
Última Actualización: 18.03.2010