Depression screening
February 17, 2016
PHARMACISTS, as members of
a collaborative care team, can play
an important role in depression
screening services, according to
lead author of the Pain study
Jeffery F. Scherrer, reported in the
US Pharmacy Times.
He was commenting on
the US Preventive Services
Task Force (USPSTF) updated
recommendations for depression
screening in adults.
Effective screening can ultimately
help reduce or eliminate depression
symptoms, lower the need for
related health care services, and
improve the health of pregnant
or postpartum patients with
depression, the USPSTF said.
Beyond medication reviews,
pharmacists’ accessibility can
enable early symptom recognition,
Scherrer explained.
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