Instrument for evaluating depression in elderly when there is a clinical  suspicion of depression or positive response to a screening question (e.g.- “Do you often feel sad or depressed?”).  Major or minor depression is very common in hospitalized elderly patients.

Widely used and recognized instrument that is easily and briefly administered (<=5 minutes).  Score greater than 5 suggests depression.

Meaningful result requires scoring all items.

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