Psychiater in der Palliativversorgung von Menschen mit schweren psychiatrischen Erkrankungen und einer onkologischen Komorbidität

Translated title of the contribution: Psychiatrists in palliative care of people with severe psychiatric illnesses and an oncological comorbidity

A. L. Westermair*, W. Schreiber, J. Dümchen, K. M. Perrar

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

People with severe psychiatric illnesses and an additional oncological illness represent great challenges to therapists in the palliative setting. Behavior patterns often appear incomprehensible or disconcerting. Depressive withdrawal or delusion in the context of a chronic psychosis can be frightening. This article outlines the epidemiological data as well as the particularities in the experience of this group of people. Following selected case studies from a psychological perspective, thoughts on the tasks of the psychiatrist in the palliative setting are presented.

Translated title of the contributionPsychiatrists in palliative care of people with severe psychiatric illnesses and an oncological comorbidity
Original languageGerman
JournalNervenarzt
Volume91
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)404-410
Number of pages7
ISSN0028-2804
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.05.2020

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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