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The role of the liaison psychiatrist in a hemodialysis program: a case study.
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The role of a liaison psychiatric consultant and the practical usefulness of psychiatric expertise in an ongoing hemodialysis program is illustrated by means of an individual patient study.Abstract:
The role of a liaison psychiatric consultant and the practical usefulness of psychiatric expertise in an ongoing hemodialysis program is illustrated by means of an individual patient study. Initially, the psychiatrist concentrated on establishing a diagnosis and defining the etiological significance of a variety of factors that were influencing the patient's behavior. Consequently, changes in the patient's medical program were suggested in an attempt to modify the patient's psychiatric status. The psychiatrist also needed to help the dialysis unit staff understand the patient and make a decision on feasibility of a kidney transplant.read more
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Teaching psychiatry to non-psychiatrists: I. The application of educational methodology.
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The psychological aspects of chronic hemodialysis.
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The Psychiatric Contribution to a Renal Unit Undertaking Chronic Haemodialysis and Renal Homotransplantation
TL;DR: The Renal Unit of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, provides the only specialized renal service for the State's population of one million, and has developed a programme of recurrent haemodialysis and has used recurrent peritoneal dialysis for a period.