title: Cushing's syndrome from the patient's perspective.
abstract: Forty-one patients with Cushing's syndrome described the physical, mental, and emotional effects of the disease, and the effects that the disease has on their families and performance at work or school. The majority of patients reported that Cushing's syndrome greatly affected everyday life. Areas in which physicians and nurses can provide critical assistance and support are described.
authors: St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
authors: P M
authors: PM
authors: Gotch
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001519:Behavior; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D004644:Emotions; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010361:Patients; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires