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Projective Identification in General Psychiatry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Jon Jureidini
Jon Jureidini*
Affiliation:
Adolescent Psychiatry, Adelaide Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia
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Abstract

Projective identification is a psychoanalytic concept encompassing functions of defence and communication. It is invaluable in a variety of settings in general psychiatry, including patient assessment, ward management and work with families.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 157 , Issue 5 , November 1990 , pp. 656 - 660
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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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