Citation

De Sousa A. Indian J. Nephrol. 2008; 18(2): 47-50.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Indian Society of Nephrology)

DOI

10.4103/0971-4065.42337

PMID

20142902

PMCID

PMC2813124

Abstract

This article aims to bring to the fore, issues regarding the interface of psychiatry and renal failure. Depression, anxiety, suicide and delirium are common complications observed in patients with renal failure. Pharmacological management of these problems need stringent monitoring on part of the psychiatrist. This article examines the various complications that may be observed in patients with renal failure while discussing treatment approaches and also emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary team work in improving the quality of life of patients with renal failure and those on dialysis.

Language: en

Keywords

Dialysis; renal failure; psychiatric aspects