Impact of Transpersonal Connectedness Between Physician and Patient in Hansen's Disease

Authors

  • D S Sheriff Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5915/22-2-13590

Keywords:

Hansen's disease, Physician-patient relationship, Connectional experience

Abstract

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/22-2-13590

Transpersonal connectedness within the physician-patient relationship is the ability of the physician to under­stand the feelings of the patient. This empathy is important for the physician to understand what the illness means to the patient. It can be an essential aspect of the physician's therapy as illustrated in this case presentation of a patient with Hansen's disease.

Author Biography

D S Sheriff, Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya

Ph.D., F.I.C., F.A.C.B. (USA)

Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya

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Published

1990-04-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (1990)

Section

Case Reports

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