title: Psychological and social support systems in intensive and critical care.
abstract: Advanced medical technology makes intensive care available to save a persons life. A person is a bio-psycho-social being. Meaning of having a critical health problem is conceived objectively. Psychological and social support or expressive provision, which is a complementary component together with the instrumental component comprising caring, is a bridge between advanced medical technology and the quality of life of a person.
authors.forename: Y C
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology*; D004645:Empathy; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000523:psychology; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support