Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Mar 1998
[The emotions of physicians. Significance of physicians' emotional reactions to the patients].
During the last thirty years there has been a growing interest in research into physician-patient interaction. This article highlights the research which concerns the physician's countertransference feelings. The concept of countertransference is described and a classification with relevance for physicians in general is explained. ⋯ Examples are given of categories of patients, who often evoke specific countertransference feelings in the physician. The consequences of the countertransference feelings for the physician himself are discussed and examples are given of particular situations where countertransference feelings could be of importance. Finally, the existing possibilities to learn about handling countertransference feelings are surveyed and the authors emphasize the need for more research in this particular field.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Mar 1998
[Percutaneous blood exposure among Danish physicians. Mechanisms and prevention].
The study describes the mechanisms of percutaneous blood exposure (PCE) among Danish doctors and discusses rational strategies for prevention. Data were obtained as part of a nation-wide survey of occupational blood exposure. The most recent percutaneous or mucocutaneous exposure within the previous three months was described. ⋯ Up to 53.3% of PCE on hollow-bore needles could be attributed to unsafe routines only. In conclusion, education in safer working routines are needed in all specialties. Introduction of safer devices should have a high priority in surgical specialties, and should be considered in non-surgical specialties too.