[The margin of autonomy of nurses in psychiatry: for a clinical approach in the institution]. / La marge d'autonomie des infirmiers en psychiatrie, pour une clinique dans l'institution.

In care units, nurses operate in working environments which offer them a margin of autonomy. When they seize upon this opportunity, they invent therapeutics tools. Their creativity as well as the pleasure given in the care contributes to the clinical dynamics within the institution.

[Distress and delusion]. / Le souffre délire.

Delusional and pervasive speech, beyond the usual patient dialogue, is one of the fundamental aspects which the nursing team must deal with on a daily basis. The supportive care provided to Edouard, a delusional patient, is an example.