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[The binomial oncologist-psychoanalyst: the patient's journey]
1Centre des maladies du sein, hôpital St Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75475 Paris, France.
Gynecologie, Obstetrique & Fertilite
|December 6, 2001
Summary
This study explores the collaboration between oncologists and psychoanalysts in cancer care, highlighting the benefits of integrated psychological support for patients undergoing specialized oncological treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychosocial Oncology
Context:
- Specialized oncological medicine often leads to fragmented patient care.
- Integrating psychoanalytic support within oncology services is crucial.
- Breast cancer patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach.
Purpose:
- To share the daily experiences of an oncologist and a psychoanalyst treating cancer patients.
- To analyze the dynamic within the oncologist/patient/psychoanalyst triad.
- To demonstrate the benefits of collaborative care for psychological distress.
Summary:
- The oncologist's perspective covers patient journey, role, multidisciplinary care, long-term relationships, and end-of-life challenges.
- The psychoanalyst details her work with breast cancer patients, focusing on psychological processes during therapy.
- Case studies illustrate the potential for psychological elaboration and evolution through this integrated care model.
Impact:
- Enhanced understanding of the oncologist/patient/psychoanalyst dynamic.
- Improved patient care by addressing both physical and psychological distress.
- Demonstrates the value of psychoanalytic intervention in oncology settings.
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