Psychiatric dimensions of palliative care

A critically important aspect of palliative care is the prompt recognition an effective treatment of psychiatric complications. Psychiatric syndromes such as depression, anxiety, confusion, suicidal ideation, and wish for has tened death or assisted-suicide occur in a significant percentage of patien ts with advanced illness. This article reviews their frequency, diagnosis, associated factors, and management to help expand the focus of palliative c are beyond pain and physical symptom control.