Word: balint
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...complain merely of unhappiness, because that is not acceptable, but unhappiness along with constipation is acceptable, and the doc tor must treat both. He can prescribe medication for the constipation easily enough, but for the unhappiness, said Dr. Stainbrook, he must offer the treatment recommended by British Psychiatrist Michael Balint: his time, his personality and his attention. He can do this merely by listening attentively, and thus convincing the patient that somebody cares. Often this is all that is needed-plus the confidence that the same care will be available again on another visit...