Article
[A psychodynamic approach in counselling vulnerable persons for Chorea Huntington -- a case report].
Psychiatrische Praxis - 1 Jul 2004
Richartz Elke Renate, Frank Claudia
Abstract excerpt
The availability of predictive testing for neurodegenerative diseases such as Chorea Huntington has far-reaching consequences on psychological, ethical, and legal issues. The special situation of persons vulnerable for the disease requires a comprehensive counselling including psychotherapeutic measures. On the basis of a case report, the authors outline a psychodynamic practice, which intends not only the...
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