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Understanding the diabetic patient from a psychological dimension: Implications for the patient and the provider

Understanding the diabetic patient from a psychological dimension: Implications for the patient... The American Journal of Psychoanalysis, Vol. 50, No. I, 1990 UNDERSTANDING THE DIABETIC PATIENT FROM A PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSION: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PATIENT AND THE PROVIDER Michael Bergman, Saim B. Akin, and Philip Felig INTRODUCTION The care of the diabetic patient represents a challenge to the health care professional. Considerable time and effort are invested in providing resources to the patient in the hope that there will be sufficient interest and awareness of the disease, resulting in increased motivation and compliance. It is ultimately expected that improved diabetes care will enhance the sense of well-being and reduce the risk of developing complications. Comprehensive health care today often involves a dietician and educator in addition to the physician. The multidisciplinary approach frequently provides the opportunity for individ- ual and family counseling as well. Even when it does, the primary provider needs to be aware of the psychodynamics surrounding health care delivery. This aspect of patient care is so vital and yet is so frequently neglected. Although many patients will do well in the course of their adaptation to and psychologic integration of diabetes, there are some individuals who will find this process difficult. It is with these individuals that this paper http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The American Journal of Psychoanalysis Springer Journals

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Springer Journals
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1990 Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis
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0002-9548
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1573-6741
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10.1007/BF01253452
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The American Journal of Psychoanalysis, Vol. 50, No. I, 1990 UNDERSTANDING THE DIABETIC PATIENT FROM A PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSION: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PATIENT AND THE PROVIDER Michael Bergman, Saim B. Akin, and Philip Felig INTRODUCTION The care of the diabetic patient represents a challenge to the health care professional. Considerable time and effort are invested in providing resources to the patient in the hope that there will be sufficient interest and awareness of the disease, resulting in increased motivation and compliance. It is ultimately expected that improved diabetes care will enhance the sense of well-being and reduce the risk of developing complications. Comprehensive health care today often involves a dietician and educator in addition to the physician. The multidisciplinary approach frequently provides the opportunity for individ- ual and family counseling as well. Even when it does, the primary provider needs to be aware of the psychodynamics surrounding health care delivery. This aspect of patient care is so vital and yet is so frequently neglected. Although many patients will do well in the course of their adaptation to and psychologic integration of diabetes, there are some individuals who will find this process difficult. It is with these individuals that this paper

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The American Journal of Psychoanalysis – Springer Journals

Published: Mar 1, 1990

Keywords: Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy; Psychoanalysis

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