“Impossible” patients in oncology: Two unusual cases

Cancer patients can present with impossible behavior, which can jeopardize their treatment and challenge healthcare professionals' teamwork. Report of two unusual psychiatric cases, including Munchausen and Peter Pan syndromes, which occurred in a comprehensive cancer center.ResultGuidelines in...

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Veröffentlicht in:Palliative & supportive care 2019-02, Vol.17 (1), p.119-121
Hauptverfasser: Reich, Michel, Tessier, Williams, Lemaire, Justine, Penel, Nicolas
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Cancer patients can present with impossible behavior, which can jeopardize their treatment and challenge healthcare professionals' teamwork. Report of two unusual psychiatric cases, including Munchausen and Peter Pan syndromes, which occurred in a comprehensive cancer center.ResultGuidelines in medical and surgical wards are suggested to address such situations regarding oncologic compliance.Significance of resultsMultidisciplinary collaboration between medical and surgical teams and the psycho-oncologic department is highly recommended.
ISSN:1478-9515
1478-9523
DOI:10.1017/S147895151800041X