During the course of a physical exam, a physician suspects his patient may be depressed. In order to explore this diagnostic possibility, the physician uses a "brief screening device" for depression. The doctor probably

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A two-item screening instrument is commonly used for brief screening of depression in primary care settings. The questions typically ask about feelings of hopelessness and feelings related to the enjoyment of activities. The AUDIT is a screening tool for alcohol use disorders and is not used to assess depression. The GHQ assesses a wide range of mental health disorders, including depression, but is not specifically a screening tool for depression. The CMS is a self-report measure of mood states and is not typically used as a screening tool for depression in a primary care setting.

During the Course of a Physical Exam, a Physician Suspects