Citation

Werth Jr. JL, Lewis MM, Richmond JM. J. Forensic Psychol. Pract. 2009; 9(1): 82-91.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15228930802427130

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Psychologists and other mental health professionals have much to offer when terminally ill individuals are considering and making choices near the end of life. This article highlights ways in which psychologists can assist dying people and their loved ones, with an emphasis on facilitating end-of-life decision making through psychological assessment and intervention. In addition, the authors discuss the importance of professional competence and awareness of the psychologist's own biases when providing services to dying people and their loved ones.

Language: en

Keywords

human; Decision making; assisted suicide; forensic psychiatry; article; psychologic assessment; mental health service; cultural factor; terminal disease; terminal care; legal aspect; mental capacity; health personnel attitude; psychologist; physician attitude; End of life; professional competence; patient decision making; Terminal illness; Withdrawing treatment; Withholding treatment