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Psychological factors in the care of patients with multiple sclerosis: For use of physicians.

DOI: 10.1037/13217-000

Publisher: National Multiple Sclerosis Society - American Psychological Association

Jul 11, 2011

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Facts about MS.

Harrower, M. R.; Herrmann, Rosalind

Pages: 5 –7

Although the material in this manual deals primarily with the psychological factors involved in the care of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, it may be well to bring together at the outset some "Facts about MS" as they have been succinctly summarized in a recent pamphlet. Topics include what MS...
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The "MS personality"

Harrower, M. R.; Herrmann, Rosalind

Pages: 7 –10

This chapter presents a summary of recent psychiatric and psychological studies dealing with multiple sclerosis (MS). The multiple sclerotic personality structure, both in regard to the premorbid characteristics and at various stages in the disease, is discussed. Emotional reactions, attitudes,...
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Psychological aspects of the doctor-patient relationship.

Harrower, M. R.; Herrmann, Rosalind

Pages: 11 –14

This chapter discusses psychological aspects of the doctor-patient relationship in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Topics include the doctor's attitude and the necessity for a constructive program; the discussion of the diagnosis and prognosis; and the discussion of marriage and pregnancy....
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Psychological difficulties peculiar to the MS situation.

Harrower, M. R.; Herrmann, Rosalind

Pages: 14 –15

Recent psychological investigations on severely handicapped persons, including multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, have made explicit certain potential sources of psychological distress which are inherent in these conditions of invalidism. While it is clear that physicians are, for the most part,...
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The place of the clinical psychologist in the care of the MS patient.

Harrower, M. R.; Herrmann, Rosalind

Pages: 15 –24

The clinical psychologist serves a three-fold function in regard to sick persons, be their disturbance somatic or emotional. On the basis of his test findings, he can contribute to the diagnosis, offer vocational counseling and provide an estimate of the assets and liabilities for therapeutic...
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Adjuncts to morale-building.

Herrmann, Rosalind

Pages: 24 –29

It is natural for the patient with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis to become discouraged, confused, and upset, not only in his relationship to his illness and its concomitants, but also in his interpersonal relationships. His way of life has been disrupted and threatened, and he...

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