title: Psychosocial care in end-stage renal failure.
abstract: Renal failure affects every aspect of a patient's life. Dialysis and other interventions can affect body image, sexuality and independence. Psychosocial support is a key aspect of patient care.
authors.affiliation: Haemodialysis Unit, Royal Free-Hospital, London.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Harries
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001828:Body Image; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D019529:Sexuality; D012944:Social Support