The transfer syndrome.
Both patients and psychiatric residents are seen to exhibit symptoms as the end of the resident's job rotation approaches and the need arises to transfer the patient's care to a new therapist. These symptoms, collectively known as the "Transfer Syndrome", are examined. An approach to modify these problems is outlined. Finally, the need for repeated transfers of individual patients between psychiatric residents is reviewed in the light of educational necessities.
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
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