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American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Vol. 23, No. 2, 127-133 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/104990910602300210
© 2006 SAGE Publications

Antidepressant medication use in palliative care

Karl E. Miller, MD

Department of Family Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, University of Tennessee COM, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Stephen M. Adams, MD

Department of Family Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, University of Tennessee COM, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Martha M. Miller, RN

Adventa Hospice, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Depression and other mood disorders occur in approximately 25 percent of terminal patients. Untreated, depression and mood disorders can have a significantly negative impact on patients andfamilies. Screeningfor depression can be done as easily as asking one question: "Areyou depressed?" A positive response to this question can be followed with one of the more extensive screening tools. Anxiety disorders can also have a negative effect on patients and their families. These can be identified by also using one of the validated screening tools. Use of the antidepressant medications for treating depression and, in some cases, anxiety disorders has not been well studied in hospice and palliative care. Some of the antidepressants can also serve as adjuvant therapy in pain management.

Key Words: depression • antidepressant medication • hospice • palliative care


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