PHQ-9 Depression Screening Tool – The PHQ-9 is a simple test given to patients to determine their risk for depression. Dr. Charles Porter, a cardiologist with the University of Kansas Hospital, is using the test to screen his patients because of the links between depression and coronary heart disease.   MONTGOMERY: Depression prevention initiative put on hold Filed under: depression screening ”Depression is a complicated issue and it takes a lot of training to deal with it professionally,” she told the board. “I would be fine with it if it stopped with screening, but it should be dealt with in a professional setting. Read more on Packet Online Read more... ...