AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART - NARCISSISTIC LOSS, DREAD, AND DEPRESSION IN AN AGING MAN

The inpatient staff asked for consultation. Dr. Silverman consulted on this case and had the opportunity to interview the patient. Dr. Brotm an reviewed the case from the perspective of the electroconvulsive the rapy consultant but did not serve in that capacity during the actual c onsultation. In future columns other experts will be asked to comment on written case histories. The editors of Clinical Challenges encourag e readers to suggest clinical topics of current interest and debate in the field and to submit actual case reports for consideration by the ''experts.''