Journal article
Pharmacologic management of borderline personality disorder: a case study.
Abstract
General principles of the "outcome-focused" model of psychopharmacologic management of patients with BPD are illustrated using the case of Ms. A, a patient with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experiencing impulsivity such as suicidal behavior, chronic insomnia and concurrent substance abuse. The model includes (1) measurement of specific behavioral outcomes related to functioning; (2) assessment of the role of substance use/abuse in …
Authors
Links PS; Cook M; Quastel A
Journal
Essential psychopharmacology, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 319–330
Publication Date
2005
ISSN
1087-495X