title: "Shpos".
abstract: The term "shpos" is popular among residents to describe a demanding and difficult patient. On closer examination, a shpos primarily reflects the clash of various narcissistic needs between the resident and his difficult patient. This paper presents several specific observations about the relationship and a short review of narcissism.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D009289:Narcissism; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012940:Social Problems