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ABC of medically unexplained symptoms [electronic resource] / edited by Chris Burton.

Contributor(s): Series: ABC seriesPublication details: Hoboken, N.J. : Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell ; John Wiley [distributor], 2013.Description: 88 pISBN:
  • 9781118495346
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 616.075 23
LOC classification:
  • RC69
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available in printed form ISBN 9781119967255
Contents:
Contributors, vii Acknowledgements, ix 1 Introduction, 1 Chris Burton 2 Epidemiology and Impact in Primary and Secondary Care, 5 Alexandra Rolfe and Chris Burton 3 Considering Organic Disease, 7 David Weller and Chris Burton 4 Considering Depression and Anxiety, 10 Alan Carson and Jon Stone 5 Medically Unexplained Symptoms and the General Practitioner, 15 Christopher Dowrick 6 Principles of Assessment and Treatment, 18 Chris Burton 7 Palpitations, Chest Pain and Breathlessness, 22 Chris Burton 8 Headache, 27 David P. Kernick 9 Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 31 Henriette E. van der Horst 10 Pelvic and Reproductive System Symptoms, 36 Nur Amalina Che Bakri, Camille Busby-Earle, Robby Steel and Andrew W. Horne 11 Widespread Musculoskeletal Pain, 40 Barbara Nicholl, John McBeth and Christian Mallen 12 Fatigue, 43 Alison J. Wearden 13 Neurological Symptoms: Weakness, Blackouts and Dizziness, 47 Jon Stone and Alan Carson 14 Managing Medically Unexplained Symptoms in The Consultation, 52 Avril F. Danczak 15 Cognitive Approaches to Treatment, 56 Vincent Deary 16 Behavioural Approaches to Treatment, 60 Vincent Deary 17 Pharmacological Treatment, 64 Killian A. Welch 18 Conclusion, 68 Chris Burton Appendix: Suggestions for Reflection and Audit, 69 Chris Burton Index, 71
Summary: This is a clear and practical guide to one of the biggest challenges in primary care. The book addresses the complex issues faced in treating and managing patients with 'medically unexplained symptoms'.Summary: Distressing for the patient and difficult to deal with, medically unexplained symptoms present one of the biggest challenges in primary care. ABC of Medically Unexplained Symptoms is a clear and practical guide to the identification and management of patients with symptoms not adequately explained by disease. It provides an overview of general principles and techniques and discusses in detail specific common symptoms such as headache, pain, breathlessness, fatigue and dizziness. It covers vital information on the assessment of symptoms, provides constructive explanations, and describes cognitive, behavioural and pharmacological approaches to treatment. Recognising the particular challenges that medically unexplained symptoms represent, it explains how to communicate with patients and involve them in managing their own symptoms. Written by an expert author team, ABC of Medically Unexplained Symptoms is ideal for general practitioners, practice nurses and specialist nurses, medical students and others working within primary care settings.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contributors, vii Acknowledgements, ix 1 Introduction, 1 Chris Burton 2 Epidemiology and Impact in Primary and Secondary Care, 5 Alexandra Rolfe and Chris Burton 3 Considering Organic Disease, 7 David Weller and Chris Burton 4 Considering Depression and Anxiety, 10 Alan Carson and Jon Stone 5 Medically Unexplained Symptoms and the General Practitioner, 15 Christopher Dowrick 6 Principles of Assessment and Treatment, 18 Chris Burton 7 Palpitations, Chest Pain and Breathlessness, 22 Chris Burton 8 Headache, 27 David P. Kernick 9 Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 31 Henriette E. van der Horst 10 Pelvic and Reproductive System Symptoms, 36 Nur Amalina Che Bakri, Camille Busby-Earle, Robby Steel and Andrew W. Horne 11 Widespread Musculoskeletal Pain, 40 Barbara Nicholl, John McBeth and Christian Mallen 12 Fatigue, 43 Alison J. Wearden 13 Neurological Symptoms: Weakness, Blackouts and Dizziness, 47 Jon Stone and Alan Carson 14 Managing Medically Unexplained Symptoms in The Consultation, 52 Avril F. Danczak 15 Cognitive Approaches to Treatment, 56 Vincent Deary 16 Behavioural Approaches to Treatment, 60 Vincent Deary 17 Pharmacological Treatment, 64 Killian A. Welch 18 Conclusion, 68 Chris Burton Appendix: Suggestions for Reflection and Audit, 69 Chris Burton Index, 71

This is a clear and practical guide to one of the biggest challenges in primary care. The book addresses the complex issues faced in treating and managing patients with 'medically unexplained symptoms'.

Distressing for the patient and difficult to deal with, medically unexplained symptoms present one of the biggest challenges in primary care. ABC of Medically Unexplained Symptoms is a clear and practical guide to the identification and management of patients with symptoms not adequately explained by disease. It provides an overview of general principles and techniques and discusses in detail specific common symptoms such as headache, pain, breathlessness, fatigue and dizziness. It covers vital information on the assessment of symptoms, provides constructive explanations, and describes cognitive, behavioural and pharmacological approaches to treatment. Recognising the particular challenges that medically unexplained symptoms represent, it explains how to communicate with patients and involve them in managing their own symptoms. Written by an expert author team, ABC of Medically Unexplained Symptoms is ideal for general practitioners, practice nurses and specialist nurses, medical students and others working within primary care settings.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781119967255

Electronic reproduction. Browns Books For Students. Mode of access: World Wide Web.