Psychotropic medications in oncology and in AIDS patients Journal Article
| Authors: | Bluestine, S.; Lesko, L. |
| Article Title: | Psychotropic medications in oncology and in AIDS patients |
| Abstract: | This chapter has reviewed the prevalence of cancer and of psychiatric syndromes in the cancer setting. Guidelines have been given for the evaluation and treatment of specific psychiatric syndromes, as well as several special problems found in the cancer setting. In general, the major principle of using psychiatric medications in the patient with cancer or advanced AIDS is to use them to improve comfort, and not to withhold them when they may be of benefit. |
| Keywords: | review; neoplasm; neoplasms; palliative care; palliative therapy; physiology; patient care; psychological aspect; patient care team; blood; comorbidity; psychotropic drugs; sick role; metabolic clearance rate; cognitive defect; acquired immune deficiency syndrome; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; patient attitude; psychotropic agent; drug interactions; drug interaction; human; aids dementia complex; delirium, dementia, amnestic, cognitive disorders |
| Journal Title: | Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine |
| Volume: | 21 |
| ISSN: | 0065-3268 |
| Publisher: | S. Karger AG |
| Date Published: | 1994-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 107 |
| End Page: | 137 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 7528461 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Chapter in "Psychotropic Drug Use in the Mecially Ill" (ISBN: 3-8055-5969-0) -- Review -- Export Date: 1 February 2019 -- Source: Scopus |
