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Geriatric Depression Scale - GDS
Corporate AuthorLundbeck Limited
PublisherLundbeck Ltd, Milton Keynes, [1996?]
Pagesbrochure of 10 sheets
KeywordsDepression ; Evaluation.
AnnotationThe Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a yes/no test, preferably oral, to be administered by a doctor/nurse to their patient. The Scale consists of 30 questions which are a screening test for establishing depressive symptoms in older people. The GDS is considered a supplement to the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) which is a screening test for dementia. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010820217 B
ClassmarkENR: 4C

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