The Doctor, His Patient and The Illness, 2nd Edition

Author :
By John Balint
First published in 1957, with a slight update in 1964, this classic text remains one of the standard works on the doctor patient relationship (largely as found in general practice). This new edition provides an updated descriptive analysis of the doc ...view more
First published in 1957, with a slight update in 1964, this classic text remains one of the standard works on the doctor patient relationship (largely as found in general practice). This new edition provides an updated descriptive analysis of the doctor-patient relationship, with practical advice on the potential and limits to the doctors involvement with the patient.
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9780443064609
Publication Date :
08-02-2000
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First published in 1957, with a slight update in 1964, this classic text remains one of the standard works on the doctor patient relationship (largely as found in general practice). This new edition provides an updated descriptive analysis of the doctor-patient relationship, with practical advice on the potential and limits to the doctors involvement with the patient.

New to this edition
  • Foreword by the original authors son.

  • Key Features
  • A new Foreword by the authors son placing his fathers work in the context of the new millenium.
  • Across the world there are thousands of Balint groups/societies that have a growing number of members keen to read the work of their founding father

    Author Information
    By John Balint, Center for Medical Ethics, Albany