title: The liaison psychiatrist and the outpatient hemodialysis unit. Part II: Clinical psychiatric-liaison issues.
abstract: A brief review of the literature is presented followed by a discussion of three main groups of liaison problems on a dialysis service: patient non-compliance, inter-staff disputes, and patient-staff emotional involvements. Clinical vignettes are used to illustrate the discussion and suggested guidelines for intervention are offered . Basic principles underlying a "liaison stance" are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011570:Psychiatry; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*; D012803:Sick Role