Somatoform disorders

Authors

Barbara A. Golden, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow
Clint C. Stankiewicz
Jeanne R. Kestel

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

The authors describe the common, complex, and challenging issues presented by somatoform patients. The following topics are addressed: assessment and diagnostic issues; incidence and clinical manifestations in primary care; case conceptualization; identifying and addressing obstacles to treatment; points of collaboration with physician and families; development and implementation of an empirically based treatment plan; evaluation of treatment outcomes; and considerations with special populations/diversity. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved). (create)

Publication Title

Handbook of cognitive behavioral approaches in primary care.

First Page

437

Last Page

456

Comments

This chapter was published in Handbook of cognitive behavioral approaches in primary care, pages 437-456.

The published version is available at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/719370018.

Recommended Citation

Golden, Barbara A.; Stankiewicz, Clint C.; and Kestel, Jeanne R., "Somatoform disorders" (2010). PCOM Scholarly Papers. 790.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/scholarly_papers/790