Abstract

PASCOAL, Melissa et al. The importance of mental health care with the patient in hemodialysis. Rev. SBPH [online]. 2009, vol.12, n.2, pp. 2-11. ISSN 1516-0858.

Through the articulation of theory investigated with practice in Psychology Hospital in Renal Units of the Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Sao Paulo - ISCMSP this article reflect on the role of psychologist with patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) in hemodialysis treatment in addition to elucidate the importance the psychologist as a member of the team of Nephrology in patient care from diagnosis of the chronic renal failure (CRF) and indication of hemodialysis treatment.

Keywords : Psychology; Hemodialysis; Chronic Renal Failure.