Essentials 2 book: Psychiatric, Psychological, and Spiritual Care

Upon completion of this self-study program the learner should be better able to

• identify common reactions to loss
• use predictors to assess the likelihood of complicated reactions to loss
• use effective interventions to re-establish a patient's sense of purpose
• use effective interventions to enhance a patient's sense of efficacy
• use effective interventions to foster hope
• assess and manage anxiety and depression with pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions
• differentiate complicated and uncomplicated grief reactions
• assess for spiritual pain and provide effective basic interventions
• involve other team members in alleviating psychological and spiritual pain.
  

Authors:
Scott Irwin, MD PhD
Nathan Fairman, MD MPH
Lori Montross, PhD
Jeremy Hirst, MD
Janine Siegel, MA PhD

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