title: Emotional problems - a family affair.
abstract: It is important for the family physician to be able to utilize family treatment concepts to help him understand the families in his care. He should recognize how family dysfunction contributes to the problems of his individual patients. He should be able to help these families recognize and deal with many of their problems and should be aware of his own limitations and when consultation is indicated.
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authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Weston
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