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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
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[Infidelities: Learning from Therapeutic Conversations]
José Antonio Garciandía Imaz1, Jeannette Samper Alum2
1Médico psiquiatra, profesor asociado, Departamento de Psiquiatría y Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Social, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia.
Introduction:
In this article the authors explore the different vicissitudes in the construction of the infidelity experience.
Objective:
Increase knowledge concerning infidelity beyond existing topics in the literature. Deepen the understanding of infidelity towards a sort of complexity that includes contextual aspects of each couple.
Methods:
A qualitative analysis of different cases of couples having experienced infidelity.
Conclusions:
Infidelity is a painful couple event requiring an individualized understanding of its construction process.
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