THE ASSESSMENT AND PREVALENCE OF AFFECTIVE-DISORDERS IN ADVANCED CANCER

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LYNCH, ME [1 ]
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[1] VICTORIA GEN HOSP,PAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT,HALIFAX,NS B3H 2Y9,CANADA
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10.1177/082585979501100103
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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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.
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