Citation

U. N. Pak. J. Med. Sci. Q. 1993; 9(3): 273-6.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Professional Medical Publications)

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Abstract

Psychological aspects of renal dialysis are now well known. The multiple stresses-chronic illness, conflicts, dependency, multiple losses all result commonly in anxiety and depression, suicide is fairly common along with sexual dysfunctions. The role of psychiatrist is stressed in the management of renal dialysis patients as a team member. The psychiatrist should also play a role in training the professional staff of dialysis units about patient-doctor relationship in chronic illnesses, the "Burnout" Syndrome

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