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Self-amputation and restitution

1983; Elsevier BV; Volume: 5; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0163-8343(83)90039-7

ISSN

1873-7714

Autores

George W. DeMuth, James J. Strain, Alice Lombardo-Maher,

Tópico(s)

Biomedical Ethics and Regulation

Resumo

This paper reports two cases of psychotically induced self-amputation of the hand, and discusses the psychological issues for the patient and staff involved in replantation and adaptation. The psychiatrist's role in facilitating patients' and staffs' utilization of restorative innovative techniques is also addressed.

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