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Published Online: 1997, pp. 309–462

Exploitation of Patients: Themes in the Psychopathology of Their Therapists

Stuart W. Twemlow, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 51, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1997.51.3.357

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Abstract

Exploitative therapist-patient relationships are examined to derive psychodynamic themes that result from interaction, as well as independent psychopathology in therapist and patient. Several illustrative clinical vignettes** are provided, together with two clinical axioms of treatment that can help in avoiding such transgressions.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 51 • Number 3 • 1997, pp. 309–462

Pages: 357 - 375

PubMed: 9327104

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Published in print: 1997, pp. 309–462

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Stuart W. Twemlow, M.D.

Faculty member, Topeka Institute for Psychoanalysis, Menninger Foundation; Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS; Member, Ethics Committee, Kansas Psychiatric Society; Member, Steering Committee on Practice Guidelines, Council on Research, American Psychiatric Association.

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Based on a Grand Rounds presentation, University of New Mexico, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry December 3, 1993.

Mailing address: 5040 SW 28th Street, Topeka, KS 66614-2320.

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Exploitation of Patients: Themes in the Psychopathology of Their Therapists

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