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Personality disorders in the oncology setting.

Fremonta Meyer¹, Susan Block

¹Department of Pscychiatry, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Psychosocial Oncology Program, Boston, MA 02115, USA. flmeyer@partners.org

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This review explores managing difficult oncology patients by examining patient, physician, and relationship factors. It also covers assessing and treating personality disorders in cancer care using a team-based approach.

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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Psychiatry
Medical Psychology

Background:

The oncology setting presents unique challenges in patient management.
Clinicians often encounter 'difficult' patients, impacting care delivery.
Factors beyond the diagnosis contribute to these difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the differential diagnosis of difficult oncology patients.
To explore the roles of patient, physician, relationship, and setting in clinician-reported difficulty.
To outline assessment and management strategies for personality disorders in oncology.

Main Methods:

Literature review of differential diagnosis in oncology patient care.
Analysis of factors contributing to patient difficulty.
Review of personality disorder assessment and treatment in cancer patients.

Main Results:

Patient, physician, relationship, and cancer setting factors influence clinician experiences of difficulty.
Personality disorders are frequently observed in difficult oncology patients.
A team-based approach is recommended for managing these complex cases.

Conclusions:

Understanding multifaceted factors is crucial for diagnosing and managing difficult oncology patients.
Targeted assessment and treatment of personality disorders improve patient outcomes.
Collaborative, team-based care enhances the management of challenging patient dynamics in oncology.