PMID: 11910958Mar 26, 2002Paper

Recognize the subtleties of depression in primary care

Disease Management Advisor

Abstract

PCPs: learn how to recognize bipolar disorder in your depressed patients. Experts maintain that a high percentage of depressed patients who are treatment-refractory may actually suffer from a milder form of bipolar disorder known as bipolar II. Not only is this condition much more prevalent than previously thought, it is often misdiagnosed, leading to poor outcomes and continuing utilization. While PCPs may not be comfortable prescribing the mood-stabilizing drugs generally indicated for bipolar cases, they can easily learn how to recognize the potential for this condition so patients can get the help they need quickly.

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