Family crisis.
Various family crises confront the busy family physician on almost a daily basis. He must recognize the existence of a family crisis and assess the situation adequately and thoroughly. This includes being impartial and unbiased, being aware of countertransferential feelings and asking all necessary questions to obtain adequate information. The family physician must become the objective clarifier and definer of the situation for the family and assume the role of consultant-strategist.
D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003379:Countertransference; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D005190:Family; D005191:Family Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010821:Physicians, Family; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013997:Time Factors