"The long-term impact of dialysis discontinuation on families." by Lewis Cohen, MD

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The long-term impact of dialysis discontinuation on families.

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Lewis Cohen, MD, Baystate Health
Maura Brennan, MD, Baystate Health

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Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

2-1-2005

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the long-term psychological impact of stopping life support treatments on surviving loved ones. OBJECTIVE: The authors sought to determine if there was an increase in pathologic grief in family members left behind after d

Publication ISSN

0832-610X

Citation Information

J Palliat Med 2005 Feb;8(1):79-85.