Palliative Medicine 2012
DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199694143.003.0084
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Anxiety and depression

Abstract: This chapter explains with the help of case studies the desired skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to diagnose and manage anxiety and depression in palliative care. It discusses the prevalence and risk factors for anxiety and depression in palliative care, and the clinical significance of untreated anxiety and depression. It considers several questions such as: What psychiatric diagnoses could be considered for the patient? Is sadness a normal part of the process of dying? How to understand the patient's … Show more

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