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The "Difficult" Inpatient, a Qualitative Study of Physician Perspectives.

Jeffrey L JacksonMary G MurphyKathlyn E Fletcher
Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2024)
Difficult patients induced emotional responses, dysphoria, and self-doubt among providers. Underlying personality disorders were often mentioned. Difficult patients and families shared many characteristics. Communication and training were highlighted as key strategies.
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