MÃ©decins Sans FrontiÃ¨res, also known in English as Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian non-governmental organization best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries affected by endemic diseases. In 2015, over 30,000 personnel â mostly local doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, logistical experts, water and sanitation engineers and administrators â provided medical aid in over 70 countries. The vast majority of staff are ...
If your doctor suspects you have persistent depressive disorder, exams and tests may include. Physical exam. The doctor may do a physical exam and ask in-depth questions about your health to determine what may be causing your depression. In some cases, it may be linked to an underlying physical health problem. Lab tests. Your doctor may order lab tests to rule out other medical conditions that may cause depressive symptoms.
1 Your doctor may do a physical exam and ask questions about your health. 2  In some cases, depression may be linked to an underlying physical health problem. 3  Lab tests. 4  For example, your doctor may do a blood test called a complete blood count or test your thyroid to make sure it's functioning properly. In some cases, depression may be linked to an underlying physical health problem. 2  Lab tests. 3  For example, your doctor may do a blood test called a complete blood count or test your thyroid to make sure it's functioning properly. 4  Psychological evaluation.