End-of-life and palliative care present unique psychiatric challenges. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry delves into the emotional, psychological, and ethical aspects of care at this critical juncture. Our expert editors ensure that the content is both compassionate and evidence-based, aiding psychiatrists in offering holistic support to patients and their families during these trying times.
End of Life and Palliative Care
Recently published articles about End-of-Life and Palliative Care
Rounds in the General Hospital
Wishing That Your Patient Would Die: Reasons and Reactions
February 25, 2025
The authors explore the complexity, intensity, and critical decision-making faced by health care staff while caring for chronically and critically ill patients, especially in the context of medical futility.
Case Report
Role of Psychiatry and Clinical Ethics in Life-Sustaining Treatment Withdrawal
July 9, 2024
The authors discuss the roles of psychiatry and clinical ethics consultants and compare demoralization with major depressive disorder through analysis of the ethical dimensions of withdrawing life-sustaining hemodialysis in...
Original Research
Psychotropic Medication Prescriptions for Oncology Patients
May 2, 2024
In palliative home care, psychotropic medications are frequently prescribed by palliative doctors primarily for symptom management, with limited psychiatric consultations and challenges in accessing psychological evaluations.
Recent JCP Articles on End-of-Life and Palliative Care
Original Research
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Impact of VNS on Suicidal Ideation in Markedly Treatment-Resistant Major Depression: A RECOVER Study Report
July 8, 2026
Findings suggest that active VNS reduces suicidal ideation (SI) and potentially induces SI remission among participants with chronic TRD and baseline SI.