[Management of hallucinating patients]. / Der Umgang mit halluzinierenden Patienten.
Wien Med Wochenschr
; 151(7-8): 173-5, 2001.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11450167
ABSTRACT
Hallucinations are perceptions lacking any extern or physical stimulus. They can affect all senses and may occur in the course of different physical or psychiatric diseases. Patients experiencing hallucinations may derive the conviction that the contents of their hallucinations and the consequent interpretations are real, therefore they may try to convince their relatives and friends. Thus it has proved helpful to follow certain rules in the treatment of these patients. It is important not only to diagnose the basic disorder or illness but also to deal with the patient's anxiety, respect his/her perceptions and to try to establish alternative models of explanation. Apart from therapy of the underlying disorder it is wise to recommend psychotherapy and the attendance of self-help groups.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hallucinations
/
Interview, Psychological
/
Mental Disorders
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
De
Journal:
Wien Med Wochenschr
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article