title: Treating persons with ARC and AIDS in group psychotherapy.
abstract: The authors describe a range of critical issues that are common within homogeneously composed groups for patients suffering from Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS Related Complex (ARC). They examine the need for these patients to understand their physical symptomatology, to reconsider life's priorities, and to confront their ethical and moral dilemmas. The authors also highlight special effects, unique group atmosphere and process, and the nature of the group contract that is essential for these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Beckett
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rutan
mesh_terms: D000386:AIDS-Related Complex / Q000523:psychology*; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001293:Attitude to Death; D006801:Humans; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012803:Sick Role