Quality of life in gynaecological oncology. the personalist perspective of bioethics
Mele, V.; Palazzani, L.; Sgreccia, E.
European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology 13(1 Suppl): 89-91
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-2936 PMID: 1511721 Document Number: 404228
Quality of life in gynaecological neoplastic diseases assumes a specific role within the therapeutic choice. Gynaecologists must give attention to the possibility of the patient's identity crises: a woman's reconstruction of her psycho-physical identity as regards gynaecological cancer is particularly difficult. Psychological assistence acquire a relevant role in improving the patient's quality of life. Personalist bioethics proposes a concept of corporeity which considers body not only in the physical aspect but also as an expression of subjectivity and totality of the person.