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[Psychological behavior in terminal illnesses].

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    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |March 15, 1975
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    Patients often recognize terminal illness through subjective symptoms and their doctor's reactions, not just objective signs. Open communication about prognosis is crucial for patient adaptation and support during end-of-life care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • Psychology
    • Palliative Care

    Context:

    • Physicians diagnose terminal illness via objective signs.
    • Patients perceive fatal disease through subjective symptoms, pain, and social cues.
    • A significant gap exists between patient awareness and physician disclosure regarding terminal prognoses.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the patient's perspective on recognizing terminal illness.
    • To examine the discrepancy between physician and patient understanding of prognosis.
    • To highlight the role of psychotherapy in managing end-of-life psychological stress.

    Summary:

    • Patients often sense their impending death through personal experience and social interactions, contrasting with physicians' reliance on objective data.
    • Adaptation to terminal illness is influenced by personality, life circumstances, and the disease itself, similar to other psychological stressors.

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  • Psychotherapy aims to provide honest answers while preserving hope and preventing isolation during the dying process.

    • Impact:

    • Emphasizes the need for empathetic communication and patient-centered care in terminal illness.
    • Suggests that understanding patient perception is vital for effective end-of-life support.
    • Advocates for integrating psychological support throughout the patient's final stages.