Depression Reviews in Primary Care - Advice for Pharmacists from specialist Mental Health GP Dr Marc Kay

27/09/2023 32 min
Depression Reviews in Primary Care - Advice for Pharmacists from specialist Mental Health GP Dr Marc Kay

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Delivering Depression Reviews in Primary Care - Advice for Pharmacists from Specialist Mental Health GP Dr Marc Kay🎙Tune in to the latest episode of our clinical series as we delve into the vital topic of Depression. To lead this discussion, we were joined by our guest Dr Marc Kay, a GP with a specialist interest in mental health and our host, Ruhina Kassam, the Training and Development Lead at CPS, as she explores this crucial topic.Together, they explore the key indicators and red flags that should prompt referral. Dr Kay then shares some valuable insights into how pharmacists should deal with a patient who expresses thoughts of suicide or self-harm, and how pharmacists can approach these topics sensitively during their consultations.They then conclude the episode by elaborating on how pharmacists can effectively collaborate with GP’s and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary approach to Depression management.🎧 Listen now for a comprehensive and insightful discussion of this vital topic.Alternatively, you can watch the full episode here.🎓 If you would like to expand your knowledge further, we invite you to access our Depression Review training programme hereInspired by this episode, we have also composed a short article which elaborates on the essential elements of effective safety netting in depression reviews. You can read this article here.