title: Information in the early stages after spinal cord injury.
abstract: The information of the patient in the early stages after his spinal cord injury is often deficient. The opinion of 60 patients regarding some aspects of the information given to them during these early stages is discussed. The actual approach of patients with acute traumatic para- or tetraplegia, providing early detailed information and including a psychological interview, is presented.
mesh_terms: D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011379:Prognosis; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors