| Abstract: | Abstract This study examined primary care physicians' knowledge of geriatric mental health and whether it was quantitatively and/or qualitatively different from that of the general public. Physician and public responses to the Depression in Later Life Quiz were evaluated and compared using t-tests and chi-squared tests. While physicians were more knowledgeable than members of the general public regarding most facts associated with geriatric mental health issues, physicians were also more likely than the general public to associate depression with the aging process. Further investigation regarding the potential negative impact of geriatric medical education, which is frequently limited to acute care and nursing home settings, should be considered. |
