Stages of adjustment to a medical diagnosis of a serious somatic condition

Journal/Book: Eur Psychiat. 1999; 14: 23 Rue Linois, 75724 Paris Cedex 15, France. Editions Scientifiques Medicales Elsevier. 49-51.

Abstract: Diagnosis of a serious somatic condition may precipitate a seven stage coping process: shock, denial, procrastination, bargaining, depression, anger and adaptation. Psychometric/statistical methods for operationalizing the stages are suggested.

Note: Article Mekarski JE, 315-700 Sir JA MacDonald, Kingston, ON K7M 1A4, CANADA

Keyword(s): adjustment; diagnosis; disease; stages; reification

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