A Multicenter Study of Depression among Emergency Department Patients

The authors sought to determine the 12-month prevalence of depression among emergency department (ED) patients using a single-question screen.This cross-sectional study was conducted in four Boston-area EDs. For two 24-hour periods, consecutive patients aged 18 years or older were interviewed, excluding those who were severely ill, potential victims of sexual assault, or emotionally disturbed. During the interview, patients were asked "Have you...