Medically Unexplained Symptoms, Somatisation and Bodily Distress

Written and edited by leading experts in the field, this authoritative text defines international best practice and is an important resource for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, primary care doctors and those responsible for establishing health policy.

Medically unexplained symptoms and somatisation are the fifth most common reason for visits to doctors in the USA, and form one of the most expensive diagnostic categories in Europe. The range of disorders involved includes irritable bowel syndrome, chronic widespread pain and chronic fatigue syndrome. This book reviews the current literature, clarifies and disseminates clear information about the size and scope of the problem, and discusses current and future national and international guidelines. It also identifies barriers to progress and makes evidence-based recommendations for the management of medically unexplained symptoms and somatisation.

• Provides guidance about management of medically unexplained symptoms, filling the gap between theoretical insights and practical implementation
• Based on an initiative of a working group of the European Association of Consultation Liaison Psychiatrists and Psychosomatics, drawing together international expert knowledge

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Creed, Francis; Henningsen, Peter; Fink, Per

ISBN:

978-0-52-176223-6

Specialty:

• Clinical Psychology
• General Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Psychology

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

266

Publication Year:

2011

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

100