| Autor: |
Kales, Helen C., Mellow, Alan M., Neugroschi, Judith A. |
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Geriatrics; May2006, Vol. 61 Issue 5, p18-21, 4p |
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While It Is recognized that medical and neurological comorbidities complicate the accurate diagnosis end treatment of late-life depression, the possibility that patient race or even gender may affect management decisions Is less discussed. This article reviews the current literature on racial differences In the diagnosis and treatment of late-life depression, including recent studies on physician contribution to disparities. These studies suggest that physician bias, based simply on patient race, Is not a likely explanation for diagnostic and treatment differences and that other factors may be involved. Suggestions for the currently-informed late-life depression assessment are included. INSET: Race, gender, and major depression: The evidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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