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The American Journal of Psychiatry, VOL. 126, No. 1

Articles | July 01, 1969

The Ambulatory Problem Patient: A Unique Teaching Resource

OTTO VON MERING; L. WILLIAM EARLEY

Am J Psychiatry 1969;126:108-112.

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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, 3811 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213, professor of anthropology, University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, 3811 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213

1970, American Psychiatric Association

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Investigation of the effect of "problem patients" on medical school personnel showed the patients' conduct and values were at variance with normative medical and nursing expectations. Through statistical analysis the authors identified the principal characteristics of these patients that make for difficulties in treating them. The implications of these findings for teaching are discussed.

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