How accurate are patients in reporting their antidepressant treatment history?

Background: A patient’s report of their antidepressant treatment history is one of the most important pieces of information used in selecting an antidepressant regimen. It is currently unknown how accurate patients are in describing and characterizing their antidepressant treatment history. Methods: Seventy-three patients receiving treatment for depression at our outpatient psychiatric practice were interviewed by an independent evaluator who...