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"Impossible" patients in oncology: Two unusual cases
Michel Reich1, Williams Tessier2, Justine Lemaire3
1Psycho-oncology team,Centre Oscar Lambret,Lille,59020,France.
Palliative & Supportive Care
|June 28, 2018
Summary
Cancer patients may exhibit challenging behaviors, impacting treatment and team collaboration. This case report highlights Munchausen and Peter Pan syndromes, recommending multidisciplinary approaches for better oncologic compliance.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Challenging patient behaviors can disrupt cancer treatment.
- Psychiatric syndromes like Munchausen and Peter Pan are rare in oncology settings.
Observation:
- Two cases of unusual psychiatric syndromes (Munchausen, Peter Pan) were observed in cancer patients.
- These behaviors complicated the patients' cancer care and treatment adherence.
Findings:
- The study identified specific psychiatric syndromes manifesting in cancer patients.
- These syndromes presented significant challenges to healthcare teams and treatment protocols.
Implications:
- Implementing guidelines for managing difficult patient behaviors in cancer care is crucial.
- Enhanced multidisciplinary collaboration among oncology, surgical, and psycho-oncology teams is recommended for improved patient outcomes.