27 June 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne regularly publishes case studies to highlight how the platform supports GPs in accessing the most up-to-date treatment pathways for their patients.
The latest case studies focus on the management of medications for depression and anxiety (pregnancy and breastfeeding).
Case study snippet: Medications for depression and anxiety (pregnancy and breastfeeding)
A 34-year-old woman presents to her regular GP after a positive home pregnancy test. While the pregnancy was unplanned, she expresses genuine excitement and shares that she and her partner of six years had always hoped to start a family.
Her medical history reveals that she has been taking escitalopram 20 mg daily for the past year, following the death of her mother from terminal cancer. Since starting the medication, she has experienced significant improvements in mood, focus, and emotional resilience allowing her to manage her grief while maintaining function at work and in her personal life.
The GP consults the Medications for depression and anxiety (pregnancy and breastfeeding) pathway for guidance.
Read latest case study: Medications for depression and anxiety (pregnancy and breastfeeding)
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