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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
The Importance of Knowledge of the Patient’s Cultural Background in the Practice of Psychiatry: A Case Report
أهمية معرفة الخلفية الثقافية لدى المريض من خلال التدريب في قسم الأمراض النفسية
 
Subject : Case Report 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : The first step in the creation of a management plan for the treatment of a patient, irrespective of the medical discipline, is arriving at a proper diagnosis. In the practice of psychiatry knowledge of the patient’s culture may be critical to achieving this first step. This case report is an example of just that. It outlines a situation where the lack of knowledge regarding the patient’s culture and its symbolic meaning led to an error in diagnosis with the consequent delay in appropriate management. Acceptable cultural behaviors were interpreted as psychosis and antipsychotic medications were used rather than antidepressants which are the appropriate treatment for this case. 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 11 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1423-1424 AH
2003-2004 AD 
Number Of Pages : 3 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, October 11, 2009 

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تركي عبدالعزيز التركيTURKI A. ALTURKIResearcher  

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