When religion collides with medicine

Article Abstract:

A case study on the conflict between religious belief and medical ethics is presented. In this case, a member of Jehovah's Witness refused the transfusion of blood and blood products on ground of her religious beliefs. A psychiatrist who was called to assess the patient's psychiatric conditions concluded that the patient made on informed and competent decision and thus, the patient was allowed to die. It is shown that psychiatric intervention cannot substitute for the appreciation of cultural and religious beliefs in cases of conflicts with medical ethics.

Analysis, Medicine, Religious aspects, Medical ethics, Psychiatry

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Abortion: social context, psychodynamic implications

Article Abstract:

A case study involving a graduate student who had sought psychiatric treatment is presented. The student expressed fears that she may not get married due to her demanding career and failed relationships that resulted to two abortions. Upon diagnosis, it was found that the abortions may have been induced psychologically. A treatment that is psychoanalytical in nature is recommended.

Psychological aspects, Abortion, Psychophysiologic disorders, Psychosomatic disorders

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Tug-of-war: domestic abuse and the misuse of religion

Article Abstract:

A psychiatrist presents the case of a victim of domestic violence whose husband used the family's Christian faith to justify the abuse. He also tried to convince his wife that she would go to Hell if she continued to see the psychiatrist.

Family violence, Domestic violence

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