Somatization Disorder in the Medical Setting - Hardcover

Smith Jr. MD, G. Richard; National Institute Of Mental Health

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0880483741 ISBN 13: 9780880483742

Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing, 1991

Synopsis

Provides consultation-liaison psychiatrists and primary care practitioners with practical assessment, treatment and management techniques for somatization disorder. It also includes information on the history and epidemiology of the disorder.

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Synopsis

This volume provides consultation-liaison psychiatrists and primary care practitioners with practical, state-of-the-art assessment, treatment, and management techniques for somatization disorder. Drawing on case histories, Dr. Smith also includes in this volume the most up-to-date information on the history and epidemiology of somatization disorder, its comorbidity with medical, psychiatric, and substance use disorders, and the health care utilization patterns of patients with this disorder.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0880483741
• ISBN 13: 9780880483742
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 120