[Psychodynamic aspects of patients in a neurologic rehabilitation clinic]

Starting out from the medical doctor's field of work in a neurological rehabilitation clinic, various determinants in subjective experience of a neurological disease and its sequels are dealt with, followed by brief case descriptions for concrete exemplification. Special attention is given to the individually different modes of coping with disease or conflict, and diagnostic and therapeutic measures are advocated to be based on a psychoanalytical approach. The practical relevancy of this aspect is pointed out, and integration of psychoanalytical thinking and activity with the hitherto prevailing therapy methods is recommended. A résumé of issues put forth is given in conclusion.