[Somatization in general practice].
Ugeskr Laeger. 1998 Oct 05; 160(41):5919-23.UL

Abstract

Patients with unexplained physical symptoms are very common in primary care. Some patients attribute these symptoms to physical disease (somatizing patients). Somatization can be a symptom of psychiatric disorder, which is found in 1/4 to 1/3 of the patients in a primary care setting. This form of somatization makes diagnosing difficult and is the main reason why psychiatric disorders are underdiagnosed. Simple techniques for diagnosing and treating somatizing patients are available to general practitioners. However, to improve diagnostic sensitivity and treatment, further teaching and development in primary care settings are necessary.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Jørgensen CK

Forskningsenheden for Almen Medicin, Arhus.

Fink PK

No affiliation info available

Olesen F

No affiliation info available

MeSH

DenmarkFamily PracticeHumansPsychophysiologic DisordersSomatoform Disorders

Pub Type(s)

English Abstract

Journal Article

Review

Language

dan

PubMed ID

9786029

Citation

Jørgensen, C K., et al. "[Somatization in General Practice]." Ugeskrift for Laeger, vol. 160, no. 41, 1998, pp. 5919-23.

Jørgensen CK, Fink PK, Olesen F. [Somatization in general practice]. Ugeskr Laeger. 1998;160(41):5919-23.

Jørgensen, C. K., Fink, P. K., & Olesen, F. (1998). [Somatization in general practice]. Ugeskrift for Laeger, 160(41), 5919-23.

Jørgensen CK, Fink PK, Olesen F. [Somatization in General Practice]. Ugeskr Laeger. 1998 Oct 5;160(41):5919-23. PubMed PMID: 9786029.

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[Somatization in general practice].Ugeskr Laeger. 1998 Oct 05; 160(41):5919-23.UL