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The resurrection-of-the-dead syndrome

C J David

    American Journal of Psychotherapy
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Family members may psychologically disconnect from patients with serious medical illness who survive longer than expected. This can lead to rejection or sabotage of treatment, impacting patient care and family communication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Medical Sociology
    • Patient Care

    Background:

    • Serious medical illness can lead to psychological distress in family members.
    • Extended survival beyond prognosis challenges family coping mechanisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe psychological responses of family members to patients with serious medical illness surviving beyond prognosis.
    • To explore how family members perceive and interact with long-surviving patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of psychological phenomena observed in family members.
    • Literature review on anticipatory grief and related psychological responses.

    Main Results:

    • Family members may exhibit psychological detachment, perceiving the patient as 'not alive'.

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  • This detachment can manifest as overt or covert rejection, or sabotage of patient treatment.
  • Such responses extend beyond typical anticipatory grief.

    • Conclusions:

    • Recognizing these psychological responses is crucial for preventing patient rejection.
    • Effective communication of prognosis to families is vital for patient care and family dynamics.