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An approach to the patient with organ failure: transplantation and end-of-life treatment decisions.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20951281     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Organ transplantation offers an opportunity for extended survival and enhanced quality of life to patients with end-stage organ disease. Significant challenges are associated with both pre- and post-transplantation care, however, that require awareness of psychiatric issues in this patient population. Ventricular assist devices have added another dimension to patient care and to quality-of-life considerations. Unfortunately, effective incorporation of palliative care and end-of-life discussions is frequently overlooked during caretaking of these patients.
Authors:
Catherine C Crone; Michael J Marcangelo; John L Shuster
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Medical clinics of North America     Volume:  94     ISSN:  1557-9859     ISO Abbreviation:  Med. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-18     Completed Date:  2010-12-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985236R     Medline TA:  Med Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1241-54, xii     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA. cathy.crone@inova.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Chronic Disease
Humans
Organ Transplantation / psychology*
Palliative Care / organization & administration*,  psychology*
Patient Selection
Quality of Life
Terminal Care / organization & administration*,  psychology*

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