title: Referral patterns of dentists: transference-countertransference.
abstract: The doctor-patient, doctor-doctor dental relationships are discussed from the viewpoint of transference-countertransference psychodynamics. The dental referral process is a triad of patient, general practitioner and specialist and, in many ways, is dependent upon Freud's concept of transference-countertransference. The unconscious distortions of this process may affect the patient's treatment as well as the interpersonal and intraprofessional relationships.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, Sydenham Hospital, New York.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Goldenberg
mesh_terms: D003379:Countertransference; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology*; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010819:Physician's Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014167:Transference, Psychology