GPs not great at diagnosing depression

Researchers from the University of Leicester looked at how accurate GPs were at diagnosing depression. They combined the results of 41 studies in nine countries and found that GPs were only able to spot 50% of people with clinical depression. One in five people who did not have depression were told they had it. The researchers recommended that in cases where the diagnosis was not clear GPs make a second appointment for the patient.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729132113.htm