Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
Al Masarra Hospital
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
23 Jul 2023 (corresponding to 5 Muharram 1445 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
Medical Procedure & Treatment, Mental Health

Acronyms
AMRH | Al Masarra Hospital |
(ABG) | arterial blood gas. |
ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
B12 | Vitamin B12 |
Ca2+ | Calcium |
CBT | |
CT | Computerized Tomography |
e.g. | Example |
ECT | Electroconvulsive Therapy |
EEG | Electro encephalo gram |
ESR | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate |
FBC | Full Blood Count |
Gl | Gastro Intestinal |
Hz | Hertz |
LFTs | Liver Function Tests |
MAOI | Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors |
Ml | Myocardial infection |
MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
OCD | Obsessive-compulsive disorder |
rTMS | Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation |
SAD | Seasonal Affective Disorder |
SSRI | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
T3 | Triiodothyronine |
TCAs | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
TFTs, | Thyroid Function Tests |
U&Es | Urea and Electrolytes |
VDRL | Veneral disease research lab |
WHO | World Health Organization |