Posted by susan47 on April 22, 2006, at 8:13:44
In reply to Re: Okay, this is me being a smart butt, posted by joslynn on April 21, 2006, at 15:44:38
"For example, a patient may only see a surgeon for one procedure, but if that procedure is lifesaving, the patient may retain a persistently idealized and dependent attitude toward that surgeon, which would compromise the capacity for mutual consent."
I just thought those lines were interesting reading from a psychological standpoint, with the surgeon being the therapist, and how many times we end up exactly feeling that way, and how dangerous that is if the therapist is having any problems of their own, not dealt with, or whatever .. even being completely okay .. how do they handle that unless they're completely okay? Who can always be that way? I can see why it's called a slippery slope .. but it's so incredibly painful for a patient. I wish there were a manual for patients.. telling us how much our therapists really care .. although I have to say I've read one person on this board for sure whose patients I feel dreadfully sorry for .. someone with no empathy or uhnderstanding, very very little tolerance for anything out of the ordinary .. you have to wonder why some people choose to be therapists ... and feel sorry for their patients. I think I get why some therapists call their clients "patients" .. maybe to remind themselves of their role and their purpose ...
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