Abstract:Psychotherapists have the alternative, to design quality assurance within certain boundaries by themselves, or otherwise leave this important task to external instances. Those will apply their own criteria in developing a concept. This paper discusses the question, how far quality assurance in the field of analytic psychotherapy has to accept the definitions and concepts from other fields such as industry or somatic medicine, without changing or deteriorating the quality that in the end should be improved. Dif… Show more
The article discusses current problems with the quality of psychotherapeutical services. Based on professional quality-management models (ISO 9.000, EFQM) a concept of quality management and accreditation for psychoanalysts is proposed.
The article discusses current problems with the quality of psychotherapeutical services. Based on professional quality-management models (ISO 9.000, EFQM) a concept of quality management and accreditation for psychoanalysts is proposed.
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