Abstract

This chapter discusses the spiritual and psychosocial aspects of end-of-life care. It mentions the observation that far more suffering in patients with advanced illness results from psychic rather than from physical distress. The categories of psychic distress include depression, anxiety, and delirium. The chapter discusses the recommended drug and non-pharmacologic interventions for different types of spiritual and psychosocial aspects.

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