Data complete?
Evaluation appropriate?
Number of findings seen with the demoralisation syndrome
Should you suspect the demoralisation sydnrome in this patient?
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Purpose: To determine if a patient is showing evidence of the demoralisation syndrome (DS) based on the criteria of Kissane et al.
Objective: criteria for diagnosis, end-of-life, palliative care
ICD-10: R45.3,