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The single-session family interview.

S S Erstling1, J Devlin

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.

The Journal of Family Practice
|May 1, 1989
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This study offers a structured framework for single-session family interviews, guiding family physicians in managing medical dilemmas and enhancing practice. It provides practical skills for understanding family dynamics and conducting effective meetings.

Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine
  • Systems Theory
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Integrating family systems theory into family medicine is ongoing.
  • The importance of family in medical situations is recognized.
  • Lack of explicit guidelines for single-session family interviews exists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a framework for conducting single-session family interviews.
  • To provide practical guidelines for family physicians.
  • To aid in teaching residents family dynamics and meeting skills.

Main Methods:

  • A three-stage framework: contracting, exploration, and closure.
  • Inclusion of clinical examples for each stage.
  • Focus on practical application in family medicine.

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Main Results:

  • The framework offers realistic guidelines for family physicians.
  • It assists families facing medical dilemmas.
  • It improves physician practice and resident training.

Conclusions:

  • Single-session family interviews are a valuable tool for family physicians.
  • The presented framework enhances the ability to understand and manage family dynamics.
  • This approach improves patient care and medical education.