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Incest: the unknowable trauma.

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  • 1Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City.

Journal of the American Medical Women'S Association (1972)
|January 1, 1990
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Some incest survivors experience unknowable trauma, leading to unrecognized symptoms. Early identification of these signs and behaviors is crucial for accurate diagnosis and maintaining professional physician-patient relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Trauma Studies
  • Medical Diagnosis

Background:

  • Incest trauma can be deeply repressed, becoming inaccessible to conscious awareness.
  • This repression can manifest as subtle yet significant signs and symptoms.
  • These manifestations may impact the physician-patient dynamic, potentially hindering professional interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the recognizable signs, symptoms, behaviors, and deficits associated with repressed incest trauma.
  • To facilitate the recognition of these indicators by healthcare professionals.
  • To aid in making accurate diagnoses for affected individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed description of clinical manifestations.
  • Case study analysis (implied).

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  • Symptomology review.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of specific, observable signs and symptoms linked to unknowable incest trauma.
    • Understanding how these symptoms can affect the physician-patient relationship.
    • Establishment of a basis for diagnostic recognition.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing the subtle signs of repressed incest trauma is vital for accurate diagnosis.
    • Healthcare providers must be aware of these manifestations to effectively manage patient care.
    • Early and correct diagnosis can mitigate negative impacts on the physician-patient relationship and patient well-being.