Conjoint therapy of psychiatric problems in the elderly.
In treating elderly psychiatric patients, interviewing spouses together may be the most useful setting. Data gathering, reality testing and reality orientation can all be enhanced by the "well" spouse. The physician also can assess the value of the "well" spouse as a co-therapist. Two case reports illustrate this method of aiding treatment.
D000368:Aged; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D008487:Medical History Taking