... primary care. Therefore, it was considered relevant to interview a client who had recent experience of visiting their GP for advice on depression and to discuss the patient's experience of care. Additionally, Faulkner (1997) postulated that depression is thought to be responsible for seventy per cent of suicides in the United Kingdom, making the issue pertinent to a student healthcare professional, whatever branch they are studying. A client, referred to as Mr. S, in order to maintain confidentiality, in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, was interviewed concerning a visit made to a GP. Mr. S related that he explained to his doctor that he had been having difficulty sleeping, lacked concentration, had no confidence, he did not want to go out and mix with people and he felt very low. Mr. S. recounted that after relaying his symptoms to his GP she immediately diagnosed depression and within minutes had ...

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