When we were on our way to the meeting, we were surprised to see a patient who was hospitalized about 2 weeks ago, she seemed to have taken a shower, she had makeup and looked attractive, with her lips covered by lips gloss and with a graceful smile, she said “well docs today finally I …show more content…
Doctors try to revive her, but it was too late. I realized she said “goodbye” and yes, as she said "that day, she left the hospital”. After that I asked myself many questions as a therapist, what has happened with assessments of depression and anxiety, what has happened with the crisis intervention? And what would have happened if instead of going to the meeting any of us had stopped to talk to this patient. Perhaps for us was not enough her history of attempted suicide? Her physical appearance? The nonverbal behavior? Or even her words? Many questions and a big frustration. As therapists how we impact the lives of patients or how patients impact on our lives… I still thinking about