Psychiatric aspects of head and neck surgery. Part II: Body image and psychiatric intervention

Autor: H, Bronheim, J J, Strain, H F, Biller
Rok vydání: 1991
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Zdroj: General hospital psychiatry. 13(4)
ISSN: 0163-8343
Popis: Surgery of the head and neck leads to profound changes of body image, including disfigurement and difficulties with verbalization. The psychologic importance of alterations in these areas will be discussed as well as their effect on the conduct of psychiatric treatment. Psychiatric intervention in this population demands an active approach and special preparation for the therapeutic encounter is necessary.
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