Susanne is a 27-year-old who has had headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue for the last 2 months. You have completed a thorough history, examination, and laboratory workup but have not found a cause. What would your next action be?

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Although you may consider referrals to help with the diagnosis and treatment for this patient, screening is a time-efficient way to recognize depression. This will allow her to be treated more expediently. You may tell the patient you have not found an answer yet, but you must also tell her that you will not stop looking until you have helped her.

Susanne Is a 27-Year-Old Who Has Had Headaches, Muscle Aches