Abstract
The early chapters of this book indicate that bodily distress syndromes are common and may be very disabling and expensive to health services. The data also indicate a wide range of severity of these disorders, which becomes important when considering the need for treatment. In general, a very high number of somatic symptoms is associated with marked disability and high costs.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Medically Unexplained Symptoms, Somatisation and Bodily Distress |
Subtitle of host publication | Developing Better Clinical Services |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 236-252 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780511977862 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780521762236 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |