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Is the contact nurse for patients with depression at the PCC and facilitates the continuity and accessibility of care
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Supports development of an organization for collaborative care cooperation (physician, psychologist, psychotherapist, counselor, rehabilitation personnel etc.)
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Makes a structured management plan together with the patient
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Facilitates cooperation with psychiatry, secondary care, community services, etc.
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Keeps close cooperation with the patient’s GP and inter-professional communication
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Facilitates continuity and accessibility
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Follows patient symptoms by scheduled follow-ups
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Follows antidepressant treatment and possible side effects
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Pays attention to the needs of changed antidepressants or other treatment if the patient does not improve - and notifies the physician
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Provides advice on self-care and encourages behavioral activation such as planning for physical activity and pleasant events
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Informs about psychotherapy and other treatment
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Educates patients (and their families) about depression
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