Abstract
Even with guideline-conform treatment in specialized outpatient clinics and intensive treatment programs, some patients suffering from severe and enduring anorexia nervosa do not achieve a satisfying level of mental health and quality of life. As this patient group is associated with a high mortality, a palliative stage of anorexia nervosa is postulated. In these cases, treatment decisions should factor in not only a prolongation of life but also quality of life, especially when compulsory treatment is considered. In doubtful cases, a palliative care physician and the clinical ethics committee should be consulted.
| Translated title of the contribution | A palliative approach for severest anorexia nervosa? |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Nervenarzt |
| Volume | 91 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 411-416 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISSN | 0028-2804 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.05.2020 |
Funding
Die Autoren bedanken sich herzlich bei den anderen Mitgliedern der Joint Taskforce der Deutschen Gesellschaft f?r Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik und Nervenheilkunde (DGPPN), der Deutschen Gesellschaft f?r Gerontopsychatrie und -psychotherapie (DGGPP) und der Deutschen Gesellschaft f?r Palliativmedizin (DGP) f?r die konstruktive Diskussion der Inhalte dieses Artikels. ALW bedankt sich zus?tzlich herzlich bei Dr. Norman Kripke f?r die immer geduldige und hilfreiche ober?rztliche Betreuung auf der Palliativstation und bei Prof. Fritz Hohagen f?r die konstruktive Kritik des Manuskripts.
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)
