NO DRUG THERAPY IN PRIMARY CARE (ASSESSMENT & ADVICE)
Difficulty adjusting to the loss of a work role and routine after retirement; managed with supportive discussion and encouragement toward new activity or social engagement rather than medication, unless a clinical mood disorder develops. - Assessment and advice
Adult-only condition - paediatric section not applicable
No dose - no medicine is given for this in primary care
Difficulty adjusting to the loss of a work role and routine after retirement; managed with supportive discussion and encouragement toward new activity or social engagement rather than medication, unless a clinical mood disorder develops.
- No medicine is prescribed for this in primary care. The value of the consultation is recognition, explanation and follow-up, and referral if the red flags above appear.
- RED FLAG - Persistent low mood, social withdrawal, or loss of function suggesting a depressive disorder.