title: A contemporary review of the management of the difficult patient.
abstract: The goal of plastic surgery is to improve the function and/or appearance of a body part(s). On the surface, providing improvement in appearance and function should result in a satisfied patient. However, the goals and expectations of patients seeking plastic surgery are complex. Understanding these expectations and psychological needs are important aspects of patient care and achieving patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA. happyent@naver.com
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sykes
authors.forename: Hedyeh
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Javidnia
mesh_terms: D002605:Character; D003142:Communication; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000523:psychology; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007600:Judgment; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018579:Patient Selection; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D016079:Refusal to Treat; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome