The Psychodynamics of Medical Practice: Unconscious Factors in Patient Care

The Psychodynamics of Medical Practice: Unconscious Factors in Patient Care delves into the profound yet often overlooked influence of unconscious psychological processes in medical practice. This thought-provoking volume examines how physicians’ personal emotions, unconscious defenses, and countertransference impact patient care, decision-making, and professional relationships. Drawing from psychoanalytic concepts, the book highlights the interplay between the doctor’s own psychological fr...