[Borderline personality disorder and end of life: a major challenge].

The care of patients suffering from a borderline personality disorder confronted with death is a relational and clinical challenge for interdisciplinary teams. In this specific context, the particular psychic vulnerability of these patients highlights multiple issues. Based on the scarce existing literature and our clinical experience, this article presents management strategies in order to best support this population weakened by serious illness as well as the interdisciplinary teams that care for them.