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[The Aachen liaison model]
Ernst Richard Petzold1, Guido Flatten, Dieter Wälte
1Klinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapeutische Medizin, Pauwelsstr. 30, D-52057 Aachen, Germany.
Zeitschrift Fur Psychosomatische Medizin Und Psychotherapie
|January 10, 2002
Summary
Psychotherapeutic medicine enhances the physician-patient relationship by considering the patient as a subject, not just a disease. The Aachen Psychosomatic Liaison model demonstrates this approach for better interdisciplinary cooperation.
Area of Science:
- Psychosomatic medicine
- Medical sociology
Background:
- Contemporary disease theories shape physician-patient interactions.
- Psychotherapeutic medicine integrates normative and relationship-oriented thinking.
- Patient care extends beyond disease to encompass the individual as a subject.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of subject-oriented care in the physician-patient relationship.
- To demonstrate the practical application of this approach using the Aachen Psychosomatic model of Liaison.
- To discuss the model's significance for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing participating observation and reflection as professional tools.
- Applying the Aachen Psychosomatic model of Liaison in clinical practice.
- Analyzing the impact on interdisciplinary cooperation.
Main Results:
- The Aachen model effectively integrates patient-centered care within clinical practice.
- Participating observation and reflection are key tools for this approach.
- The model highlights the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork.
Conclusions:
- The physician-patient relationship benefits from a psychotherapeutic perspective that views patients as subjects.
- The Aachen Psychosomatic model of Liaison provides a practical framework for this approach.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary cooperation is a key outcome, improving patient care.