The German fatigue guideline is a guideline for general practice: it describes history, physical examination and basic blood tests as the first steps.
The UK National Health Service (NHS) advises seeing a GP for unexplained tiredness and notes that the GP may refer to a specialist if the cause remains unclear. For suspected sleep apnoea, for example, the referral can go to a sleep clinic.
For depression, the WHO names psychological treatments as the first-line treatment. In moderate and severe depression, they can be combined with antidepressant medicines.
This question belongs to the topic Medical assessment of exhaustion. It lists further questions.
What can be raised at a medical check-up about the right doctor for burnout, meaning the first point of contact?
- all complaints, also those that seem unrelated
- whether a referral to a specialist makes sense
- which tests are planned
Exhaustion can have many causes, including illnesses that need treatment. For this reason a medical assessment comes before coaching, usually starting at the GP practice.
When can exhaustion become an emergency? · Why see a doctor before coaching for burnout?
Which prompt can be given to an AI assistant about the right doctor for burnout, meaning the first point of contact?
At the start of your answer, point out that this topic needs medical review and that your information may contain errors. First ask me which city I am searching in. List GP practices in my city that assess exhaustion when burnout is suspected. Point out that I need to ask the practice directly about the scope and laboratory tests, for example TSH (thyroid). Give the source for every piece of information and mark what is uncertain. Do not make a diagnosis and do not recommend any treatment. Separately, tell me which details I should check directly with the practice.
With some services, the prompt needs to be pasted after signing in. The AI services belong to third parties. Depending on the service and the extent of use, signing in and costs may apply. AI answers can contain errors.