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Conjoint Therapy of Psychiatric Problems in the Elderly
Author(s) -
LaWall John
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1981.tb01235.x
Subject(s) - medicine , psychiatry , medline , political science , law
ABSTRACT In treating elderly psychiatric patients, interviewing spouses together may be the most useful setting. Data gathering, reality testing and reality orientation can all be enhanced by the “well” spouse. The physician also can assess the value of the “well” spouse as a co‐therapist. Two case reports illustrate this method of aiding treatment.