Guideline
Depression with a chronic physical health problem: Treatment and management
Depression in adults with a chronic physical health problem: recognition and management - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
This guideline covers identifying, treating and managing depression in people aged 18 and over who also have a chronic physical health problem such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes. It aims to improve the care of people with a long-term physical health problem, which can cause or exacerbate depression. This had the potential to increase their quality of life and life expectancy.