Psychiatre : Une Espèce en Voie de Disparition ? / Robert Boulloche.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boulloche, Robert, author.

Language:

French

Subjects (All):

Psychiatric consultation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Paris, France : L'Harmattan, [2012]

Summary:

The book explores the transformation of psychiatry over recent decades, emphasizing the shift towards quantifiable metrics at the expense of personal engagement and individual decision-making. The author, Robert Boulloche, a seasoned psychiatrist, critiques this trend and highlights the unique interdisciplinary nature of psychiatry, which integrates psychoanalysis, philosophy, ethics, and ethology. He argues that these changes may undermine the profession's complexity and individuality. Boulloche reflects on his personal journey into psychiatry, driven by early existential questions and the societal upheavals of the 1960s. He expresses concern about the diminishing number of psychiatrists and the increasing workload, which could lead to a degraded quality of care. The book is aimed at both professionals in the field and the general public, encouraging a deeper understanding of psychiatry's role in society. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9782336286440

2336286440

9782296514218

2296514219