Prime-Md Phq 2 Question Screening Tool (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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PRIME-MD PHQ (2 Question Screen)

Scoring Instructions

If the response is "yes" to either question, consider administering the PHQ-9

questionnaire or asking the patient more questions about possible depression.

If the response to both questions is "no", the screen is negative.

Whooley et al. (1997) compared the 2-question screen to the Quick Diagnostic Interview Schedule (QDIS-III) and

reported a sensitivity and specificity of 96% and 57% respectively.

Whooley MA, Avins AL, Miranda J, Browner WS. Case finding instruments for depression. Two questions are as good

as many. Gen Intern Med. 1997;12:439-45. From the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders Patient Health

Questionnaire (PRIME-MD PHQ). The PHQ was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams,

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