Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of depression in palliative care Book Section
| Authors: | Pessin, H.; Evcimen, Y. A.; Apostolatos, A. J.; Breitbart, W. |
| Editor: | Lloyd-Williams, M. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of depression in palliative care |
| Abstract: | This chapter examines the growing importance of diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders in patients with terminal cancer. Depression is a common complication among patients receiving end of life care that continues to be under-recognized and remains a source of considerable suffering. The amelioration of depression is essential in order to provide effective and comprehensive palliative care, as it will minimize prolonged suffering, maximize the potential for a meaningful existence, and help provide a higher quality of life for patients near the end of life. |
| Keywords: | palliative care; quality of life; terminally ill; depression; terminal care; psychiatric disorders |
| Book Title: | Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care. 2nd ed |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-921642-0 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication Place: | New York, NY |
| Date Published: | 2008-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 129 |
| End Page: | 160 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199216420.003.0008 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Book Chapter: 7 -- Psychosoc. Issues in Palliat. Care -- 9780191730306 (ISBN); 9780199216420 (ISBN) -- Export Date: 2 January 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
Altmetric
Citation Impact
BMJ Impact Analytics
Related MSK Work