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Writing about psychoanalysis: II. Analysts who write, patients who read
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Writing for publication or lecturing impacts patients and analysts. Responsible writing practices ensure ethical conduct and patient welfare without hindering professional communication.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychoanalysis
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- The act of psychoanalytic writing and lecturing has inherent ethical considerations.
- Professional communication influences both patients and the analyst.
Observation:
- Patient engagement with an analyst's published work or lectures inevitably influences them.
- An analyst's writing can impact a patient's own potential for writing and self-expression.
Findings:
- Writing decisions can affect the analyst's own work, potentially inhibiting or degrading its quality.
- Ethical challenges in psychoanalytic writing are often surmountable with careful consideration.
Implications:
- Analysts should acknowledge and integrate the impact of their writing into the therapeutic process.
- Writing with due regard for the analysis and patient welfare is crucial for maintaining therapeutic integrity.