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Relationship management and the borderline patient

D F Dawson1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, McMaster University, Ontario.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Treating borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be challenging, as some treatments may worsen symptoms. Relationship management provides a framework to understand and handle these complex patient behaviors effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Borderline personality disorder (BPD) presents unique treatment challenges.
  • Patients with BPD often exhibit persistent help-seeking behaviors.

Observation:

  • Traditional psychotherapies and medications can sometimes exacerbate BPD symptoms.
  • The treatment context, physician-patient dynamics, and physician's own responses can inadvertently reinforce pathological behaviors.

Findings:

  • The therapeutic relationship itself can become a focal point for pathological behaviors.
  • Understanding the interplay between patient and physician is crucial.

Implications:

  • Relationship management offers a novel approach to BPD treatment.
  • This strategy aims to de-escalate problematic dynamics and improve therapeutic outcomes.

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