AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Among the elderly, many mental illnesses go undiagnosed.

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Among the elderly, many mental illnesses go undiagnosed.

Bor JS. Health Aff (Millwood). 2015;34:727-731.

This commentary spotlights missed and delayed diagnosis of psychiatric conditions in older patients. The authors explore how insufficient physician experience with mental illness in geriatric patients, patient reluctance to discuss emotional challenges, and comorbidities with physical problems can contribute toerrors.

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