Helping diabetic patients avoid guilt when ‘out of control’
- 1 April 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 85 (5) , 243-248
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1989.11700669
Abstract
Preview Many diabetic patients have misconceptions about their illness that can impede self-management If the physician knows about and deals with the patient's concerns, the likelihood of adherence to the prescribed treatment program is increased. The authors discuss some common psychological aspects of the disease and offer tips for improving rapport with diabetic patients.Keywords
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