Medically unexplained symptoms in young people: The doctor's dilemma.

Abstract:

:Medically unexplained symptoms in young people can present a challenge for primary care physicians to manage. Despite the prevalence of this clinical problem, physicians feel ill-equipped to deal with it. Families may attribute symptoms to an organic cause, despite the absence of identified pathology, and often resist considering psychosocial contributing factors. The present article outlines the key principles in the management of medically unexplained symptoms. Treatment focuses on building a therapeutic alliance with the patient and the family, the use of psychotherapeutic interventions and the role of psychopharmacology. A family-oriented rehabilitative approach to care, with a focus on functional improvement rather than symptom reduction, is emphasized.

journal_name

Paediatr Child Health

authors

Geist R,Weinstein M,Walker L,Campo JV

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2008-07-01 00:00:00

pages

487-91

issue

6

eissn

1205-7088

issn

1918-1485

journal_volume

13

pub_type

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