Citation

Sansone RA, Sansone LA. Am. Fam. Physician 1991; 44(1): 194-198.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2058532

Abstract

The management of patients with borderline personality disorder may be difficult, because these patients often make disproportionate demands on the physician's time and they tend to experience complicated and/or incomplete recovery from organic or functional illness. Histories of patients with this disorder reveal a host of self-destructive behaviors, often including suicide attempts. The diagnosis of borderline personality disorder can be confirmed using an adaptation of the Diagnostic Interview for Borderline Patients. A neutral, structured environment and a conservative medical approach can facilitate the management of these challenging patients.

Language: en

Keywords

Borderline Personality Disorder; Clinical Protocols; Family Practice; Humans; Medical History Taking; Office Visits; Physician-Patient Relations; Referral and Consultation