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To evaluate, by means of a systematic review, whether evidence supports systematic screening for depression as part of cancer care
Data from this analysis do not support the hypothesis that screening for depression improves depression-related outcomes.
More work is needed to determine how screening directly or indirectly affects depression-related outcomes. All patients should have access to depression care from a multidisciplinary team.