Full circle: Resolving an adolescent's end-of-life issues.
We report the challenges in managing a troubled, medically ill adolescent with end-of-life issues. Our role as multi-professional service providers complemented the family's efforts to help him reconcile with himself before death. The present experience enhances understanding of the biopsychosocial aspects of care. Every child has the right to optimal care.
Psychiatry Department.
Fairuz Nazri
FN
Abd Rahman
Psychiatry Department.
Voon Yee
VY
Lee
Psychiatry Department.
Ahmad Faizal
AF
Shamsuddin
Medical Department, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Hayati
H
Yaakup
D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*
adolescent; palliative care; terminal illness