Citation

Lynch ME. J. Palliat. Care 1995; 11(1): 10-18.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, Center for Bioethics)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7751981

Abstract

The assessment of depression in patients with advanced cancer presents a difficult clinical challenge. Reported prevalence rates of depression in cancer patients range from 3.7% to 58%. Studies using structured diagnostic interviews and clearly defined diagnostic criteria are presented. The current literature suggests that among hospitalized cancer patients with significant levels of physical impairment at least 25% suffer from clinically important depression. Risk of suicide and recent literature regarding early wish to die are also discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

Canada; Depressive Disorder; Humans; Neoplasms; Predictive Value of Tests; Prevalence; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Suicide; United States