Understanding the essence of mental disability in the field of medicine as a condition to understanding the patient with a mental disability in the reality of mutual communication

Abstract

The chapter presents the revelation of the essence of mental disability. It describes initial conceptions of mental differences and examination of the human body during centuries.

It presents outstanding doctors in the health-social field.and underlines the need for a good elationship between a healthcare professional and a patient with mental disabilities.

Keywords

• understanding patient with mental disability
• communication