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Coping with the chronic complainer.
Am Fam Physician. 1985 Feb; 31(2):211-5.AF

Abstract

"Somatoform disorders" are characterized by symptoms suggesting a physical illness for which there are no demonstrable organic findings and which seems linked to psychologic factors. Often viewed mainly as chronic complainers, patients with these disorders require thorough evaluation. The physician's goal is to help the patient to function. This is accomplished by reassuring the patient that he will receive care, offering regular appointments, avoiding unnecessary tests and counseling the family.

Authors

Rittelmeyer LF
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MeSH

AdultChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansHypochondriasisLife Change EventsMedical History TakingPhysician-Patient RelationsSick RoleSomatoform Disorders

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

3883723

Citation

Rittelmeyer, L F.. "Coping With the Chronic Complainer." American Family Physician, vol. 31, no. 2, 1985, pp. 211-5.
Rittelmeyer LF. Coping with the chronic complainer. Am Fam Physician. 1985;31(2):211-5.
Rittelmeyer, L. F. (1985). Coping with the chronic complainer. American Family Physician, 31(2), 211-5.
Rittelmeyer LF. Coping With the Chronic Complainer. Am Fam Physician. 1985;31(2):211-5. PubMed PMID: 3883723.
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