[Borderline personality disorders in somatic illness]

Recenti Prog Med. 2004 Jun;95(6):319-24.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The borderline personality disorders are very frequent in modern society because of cultural and social reasons. The authors analyze the disturbed mental processes (impulsiveness and memory) because they represent risk factors for the treatment of diseases. On the base of experience of consultation-liaison psychiatry, the authors show some guidelines in the medical practice (primary care and general hospital) in order to overcome the troubles of the treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Borderline Personality Disorder* / diagnosis
  • Borderline Personality Disorder* / epidemiology
  • Borderline Personality Disorder* / psychology
  • Borderline Personality Disorder* / therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Humans
  • Referral and Consultation