title: The extended family encounter.
abstract: The extended family encounter is a planned, prolonged physician-family interaction that allows an in-depth approach to a challenging clinical problem. A protracted and intense interaction may be indicated when organic, emotional or family problems are unresponsive to usual methods of continuing and comprehensive care. It will often provide vital data, afford diagnostic insight, help crystallize the plan of management and enhance the relationship between the patient and his family.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011368:Professional-Family Relations