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    Major Depression Index (MDI)

    Screens for depression based on clinically significant questions.

    Ask the patient: how often have they been bothered by the following over the past 2 weeks?

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    Dr. Per Bech
    Dr. Per Bech
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    Per Bech, MD, trained in psychiatry at the University of Copenhagen. He is an active lecturer and researcher in psychiatry and psychometrics. He was recently appointed Professor of Applied Psychometrics at the University of Copenhagen. He has won many awards both within Denmark and abroad for his research and prowess within the field.

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