Psychosocial issues in symptomatic HIV infection.
Am Fam Physician
; 44(6): 2065-72, 1991 Dec.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1746388
ABSTRACT
Psychosocial issues are a major factor in the quality of life of a patient with advanced human immunodeficiency virus infection. To provide effective, supportive care, the physician must assess the patient's psychosocial needs, with an understanding of the patient's sociocultural background. Good communication and a multidisciplinary team approach are essential aspects of successful management. Unconditional emotional support and both verbal and nonverbal expressions of caring increase patient compliance and comfort. Appropriate treatment of neuropsychiatric syndromes and debilitating physical symptoms also add significantly to the patient's quality of life. Most importantly, the patient must be given the opportunity to be an active participant in decisions about treatment and lifestyle.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Papel do Médico
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Assistência Terminal
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Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am Fam Physician
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Article