The psychiatrist as administrator and organizational leader. An application of social psychiatry

Clinical and administrative roles and skills have similarities and differences. The clinician who moves from principle clinical responsibility to principle administrative responsibility must learn which behaviors are facilitating and productive and which are impeding. This communication describes th...

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Published inSocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology Vol. 24; no. 6; p. 295
Main Authors Daniels, A S, Daniels, R S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.11.1989
Subjects
Administrative Personnel
Community Psychiatry
Humans
Leadership
Psychotherapy
Transference (Psychology)
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Summary:Clinical and administrative roles and skills have similarities and differences. The clinician who moves from principle clinical responsibility to principle administrative responsibility must learn which behaviors are facilitating and productive and which are impeding. This communication describes the similarities and differences between therapeutic and administrative behaviors and some of the potential difficulties at times of transition. It also advises about preparatory educational experiences in the course of training. The authors call attention to the applications of the field of Social Psychiatry to the questions raised.
ISSN:0933-7954
DOI:10.1007/BF01788032