The authors describe an innovative method for psychiatric consultation-liaison with hospital management cases in which, after separate preparatory interviews, the patient and nursing staff are seen together. This conjoint approach enables the consultant to observe directly, confront, and correct misperceptions and maladaptive transactions that interfere with the functioning of the health-care team.
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