In a new paper, the panel shows physicians how to identify and manage depression in the terminally ill patient and encourages them to do so. The ACP-ASIM paper says that wise management of 'normal' grieving and treatment of more severe depression can improve the quality of the patient's life. The paper discusses three hypothetical cases. The papers provide guidance to physicians caring for dying patients but are also useful for patients and families. ACP-ASIM is the nation's largest medical specialty organization, with a membership of 115,000 internal medicine physicians and medical students.
Internists provide the majority of health care to adults in America.
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