title: Reasons for refusal of medical treatment by patients seen by a consultation-liaison service.
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Howanitz
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Freedman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012803:Sick Role; D016312:Treatment Refusal