An investigation into how mutual understanding is established between psychiatrists and outpatients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia : using the mechanism of conversational repair

The therapeutic relationship and quality communication have long been established as central determinants of therapeutic outcome (Weiss et al, 2002; Drew et al, 2001). However, these may be more difficult to establish with people diagnosed with psychosis. This thesis focuses on how psychiatrists and...

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Main Author: Themistocleous, Myrofora
Published: University of East London 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.532626