Michael balint s the doctor, his patient and the illness 1957 outlined several case histories in detail and became a seminal text. The doctor the patient and his illness by balint abebooks. The doctor, his patient and the illness by michael balint, 9780443064609, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Balint groups throughout the world will again have access to one of the key works by michael balint. And no work has exemplified this link more trenchantly than balints the doctor, his. Request pdf on mar 1, 2010, s ewig and others published revisited. The doctor, his patient and the illness by michael balint. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Descriptive analysis of the doctor patient relationship largely as found in general practice. At these seminars the gps presented case reports to discuss aspects of the doctor patient relationship. This book by balint, with a formidable or pretentious title, turns out to be an extremely interesting analysis of the practice of medicine as it relates to the family doctor. Michael balints book the doctor, the patient and his illness.
From 1948, michael and enid balint developed the eponymous balint group as a unique, radical application of understanding regression in the ordinary medical practice. The main objective is to explore the countertransference of the doctor to his patient using free association within a group setting. Descriptive analysis of the doctorpatient relationship largely as found in general practice. Michael balint was born mihaly maurice bergmann in budapest, hungary on 3 december 1896, he was the first of two children of a jewish gp. Balint michael the doctor, his patient and the illness free download as pdf file. Balint, ginette and emile raimbaud, marieange and jacques gendrot, sapir, and myself. One of the most notable names in general practice, michael balint s analysis of the doctor patient relationship and use of group therapy made him an internationally acclaimed figure. The doctor, his patient and the illness by balint, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Maine in his 1978 balint memorial lecture some medical defences.
Balints major account of this work is his internationally famous book, the doctor, his patient and the illness 1957. Balint discusses several themes arising from the seminars, such as the idea of the doctor as drugin particular how a doctors actions influence. Editions of the doctor, his patient and the illness by. The doctor, his patient, and the illness the lancet. The results of a research project by fourteen gps and a psychiatrist at the tavistock clinic in london. The doctor, his patient and the illness 9780443064609 us. The book gives you all the background, history and patient examples and will help you to improve patient satisfaction by understanding your patient better. Michael balints book, the doctor, his patient and the. Balint groups are helpful and fun, particularly for the doctors who least think they need them. A discussion of the weekly seminars which are the basis of a longterm research and training project.
A balint bibliography books published in english about balint work in general practice balint, m. This book examines general medical practice and its psychological implications from the vantage point of the trained psychotherapist and analyst. The doctor, his patient and the illness by m balint the doctor, his patient and the illness by m balint pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad research into the function and practice of the family doctor by dr. International universities press, 1964, 1973 printing dlc 79317291 ocolc518177. Michael balint and his wife enid were psychoanalysts, originally from hungary, who worked with gps in london in the 1950s and 1960s. Balint, in his book the doctor, his patient and the illness introduced the concepts of the drug.
What became of interest was those patients who presented repeatedly to gps with. A new foreword by the authors son placing his fathers work in the context of the new millenium. Illness is not just an isolated physical disorder or random event. However, due to transit disruptions in some geographies, deliveries may be delayed. However, relatively few doctors ever took part in balint groups in theuk, and they were regarded with scepticism by the majority. Balint michael the doctor, his patient and the illness physician.
The doctor, his patient and the illness 2nd edition elsevier. In the united kingdom, balint groups usually consist of general practitioners or psychiatrists and have six to 12 members, with a leader and often a co. It is one of the most influential works on the topic of doctor patient. Michael balints the doctor, his patient and the illness 1957 and found it enormously. The doctor, his patient and the illness covid19 update. Michael and enid balint together pioneered the study of the physician patient relationship in the uk. John balint descriptive analysis of the doctorpatient relationship largely as found in general practice.
The doctor, his patient, and the illness michael balint m. The doctor, his patient and the illness by m balint. Winnicott notes that it is possible that analysts are not well aware of the tremendous number of patients who are dealt with successfully by. Michael balint born in 1896 in budapest, son of a gp psychoanalytic training in berlin and budapest, emigrated to london, worked at the tavistock clinic he and his wife, enid, began the trainingresearch seminars for gps after ww ii 1957 the. Balints most famous work was the doctor, his patient and the illness, which was based on the. Editions for the doctor, his patient and the illness. No factor has influenced the evolving nature of family medicine more profoundly than its ties to the behavioral sciences. Michael balints book the doctor, his patient and the illness 1 1957 became a key text in the renaissance of british general practice in the 1960s and the balints ideas achieved world wide recognition.
Winnicott notes that it is possible that analysts are not well aware of the tremendous number of patients who are dealt with. Whether one suspects that the family doctor will disappear as a general practitioner and become a welltrained internist or. The doctor, his patient and the illness, 2nd edition author. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. These patients seemed harder to help because gps had to rely on the standard medical model elimination by physical examination, learnt. In the second half of the 1950s, many british gps read this book and wanted to become part of this new movement. The doctor, his patient and the illness michael balint.
One of the most notable names in general practice, michael balints analysis of the doctorpatient relationship and use of group therapy made him an internationally acclaimed figure. What became of interest was those patients who presented repeatedly to gps with psychological or physical complaints but whose. Psychoanalyst michael balint alongside his wife, enid, led the development of balint groups in britain in the 1950s,3 and now 23 countries worldwide have their own established balint society. Nov 17, 2015 psychoanalyst michael balint alongside his wife, enid, led the development of balint groups in britain in the 1950s,3 and now 23 countries worldwide have their own established balint society.
The doctor, his patient and the illness documents the case histories of several of these patients in detail, including their gps attempts at treatment, and the subsequent group discussions. Sep 16, 2014 the doctor, his patient and the illness by m balint the doctor, his patient and the illness by m balint pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad research into the function and practice of the family doctor by dr. With practical advice on the potential and limits to the doctors involvement with the patient. It is the recollection of a meeting with balint, mrs. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The doctor, his patient and the illness balint, michael on. The doctor, his patient and the illness 9780443064609. Michael balint an outstanding medical life british journal of. The doctor, his patient and the illness documents the case histories of several of. The doctor, his patient, and the illness sciencedirect. A new foreword by the authors son placing his fathers work in the context of the new. Nov, 2014 also, the seminal work by michael balint, the doctor, the patient and his illness, first published in 1957, represents an important landmark in seeing the patient as a whole rather than as isolated pathology. Their work is continued by the balint society, the international balint federation and other national balint societies in other countries. The doctor, his patient, and the illness michael balint.
Michael balint was born mihaly maurice bergmann in budapest, hungary on 3 december 1896, he was the first. Michael balints the doctor, his patient and the illness 1957 outlined several case histories in detail and became a seminal text. Michael balint project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. In this work he introduced the ideas of the doctor as the important drug whose dosage and frequency needed determining, the immichael balint. In 1957 michael balint published his seminal book the doctor, his patient and the illness, 3 in which he discussed the story of his work with the doctors and provided a model for the emergence of balint groups around the world. Illness, depicts a situation of confusion in the clinic. Michael balint was a physicianpsychoanalyst who trained in hungary and emigrated to england in 1939 when nazi germany began to dominate europe. About such patients balint came to the conclusion that some of the people, who for some reason or other, find it difficult to cope with the problems of their lives.
Nov 03, 2007 the doctor, his patient and the illness documents the case histories of several of these patients in detail, including their gps attempts at treatment, and the subsequent group discussions. Buy the doctor, his patient and the illness by michael balint, john a. The doctor, his patient and the illness edition 2 by. Balint discusses several themes arising from the seminars, such as the idea of the doctor as drugin particular how a doctors actions influence how a patient responds to illness and treatment. The doctor, his patient and the illness edition 2 by john. The main objective is to explore the countertransference of the doctor to his patient using free association within a.
Three testimonies about meeting michael balint and his ideas. The doctor, his patient and the illness hardcover 8 feb 2000. Psychiatrist, the tavistock clinic, london for some years now we have organised research seminars in the tavistock clinic to study psychological implications in general medical practice. At these seminars the gps presented case reports to discuss aspects of the doctorpatient relationship. Balint groups and the balint method the balint society. About such patients balint came to the conclusion that some of the people, who. Sep 01, 2005 one of the most notable names in general practice, michael balints analysis of the doctorpatient relationship and use of group therapy made him an internationally acclaimed figure. The doctor, his patient and the illness 2nd edition. In the 1950s, michael balint published his work the doctor, his patient and. Pietroni skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. This book arose out of a series of seminars that the author, a psychotherapist, conducted with general practitioners at the tavistock clinic in london in the 1950s. Michael balint born in 1896 in budapest, son of a gp psychoanalytic training in berlin and budapest, emigrated to london, worked at the tavistock clinic he and his wife, enid, began the trainingresearch seminars for gps after ww ii 1957 the doctor, his patient and the illness published. Since his death the continuance of this work has been assured by the formation of the balint society. The doctor, his patient, and the illness pdf free download.
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