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"Impossible" patients in oncology: Two unusual cases.

Authors :
Reich M
Tessier W
Lemaire J
Penel N
Source :
Palliative & supportive care [Palliat Support Care] 2019 Feb; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 119-121. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jun 27.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Objective: Cancer patients can present with impossible behavior, which can jeopardize their treatment and challenge healthcare professionals' teamwork.<br />Method: Report of two unusual psychiatric cases, including Munchausen and Peter Pan syndromes, which occurred in a comprehensive cancer center.ResultGuidelines in medical and surgical wards are suggested to address such situations regarding oncologic compliance.Significance of resultsMultidisciplinary collaboration between medical and surgical teams and the psycho-oncologic department is highly recommended.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1478-9523
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Palliative & supportive care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29947309
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S147895151800041X