Herbert Rosenfeld in Italy, 1978-1985

In this paper, the author attempts to shed some light on Herbert Rosenfeld's thought and his way of working when was in Italy during 1978-1985. In particular, the author would like to show, in a sketchy way, the evolution of his thought, with specific regard for the new way in which he looked at clinical practice at that time. In the author's opinion, the Rosenfeld that he and his group met and got to know in Italy was able to open new horizons in clinical practice, implicitly questioning some of his own or his circle's previous viewpoints.