Psychological and social aspects of cystic fibrosis. pp. 127-51.

Cystic fibrosis is a disease in which there are enormous and sometimes 
overwhelming psychological and social problems encountered by the patient and his 
family. The present "state of the art" as it pertains to 
the psychological and social aspects of cystic fibrosis are examined. Attitudes 
towards cystic fibrosis, implications of a genetic diagnosis, heterozygote screening, and 
projections for the future are discussed. 