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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Balint Society&#039;&#039;&#039; is a professional organization dedicated to improving the therapeutic relationships between doctors and patients. Named after [[Michael Balint]], a Hungarian psychoanalyst, the society promotes the application of [[psychoanalytic]] concepts in general practice.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> The Balint Society was founded in 1969 in the United Kingdom, following the work of Michael Balint at the [[Tavistock Clinic]]. Balint&#039;s work focused on the emotional aspects of the doctor-patient relationship, and he developed a method of group work known as [[Balint groups]] to explore these dynamics.<br /> <br /> == Balint Groups ==<br /> <br /> Balint groups are a key aspect of the Balint Society&#039;s work. These are small groups of doctors who meet regularly to discuss their patient cases in a structured, confidential environment. The aim is to improve understanding of the doctor-patient relationship and to enhance clinical practice. Balint groups are now used worldwide in the training and continuing professional development of doctors.<br /> <br /> == Activities ==<br /> <br /> The Balint Society organizes regular meetings, conferences, and workshops for its members. It also publishes a journal, the [[Journal of the Balint Society]], which includes papers on the theory and practice of Balint groups, as well as reports on the society&#039;s activities.<br /> <br /> == Membership ==<br /> <br /> Membership of the Balint Society is open to any health professional interested in the emotional aspects of healthcare. The society has members from a wide range of disciplines, including general practice, psychiatry, psychology, and nursing.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Psychoanalysis]]<br /> * [[Doctor-patient relationship]]<br /> * [[Medical humanities]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [http://www.balint.co.uk/ Official website]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Medical organizations]]<br /> [[Category:Psychoanalysis]]<br /> [[Category:Medical humanities]]<br /> {{medicine-stub}}</div>

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