Case scenario: Management of major depressive disorder in primary care based on the updated Malaysian clinical practice guidelines
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Abstract
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common but complex illness that is frequently presented in the primary care setting. Managing this disorder in primary care can be difficult, and many patients are underdiagnosed and/or undertreated. The Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) on the Management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (2nd ed.), published in 2019, covers screening, diagnosis, treatment and referral (which frequently pose a challenge in the primary care setting) while minimising variation in clinical practice. © 2022, Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Depression, Major depressive disorder, Primary care, Screening, Treatment
Divisions
psychological
Funders
None
Publication Title
Malaysian Family Physician
Volume
17
Issue
1
Publisher
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia