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@article{Tyrer:2021:10.7861/clinmed.2020-0832,
author = {Tyrer, P and Fox, C and Gardiner, C and Mulder, R and Tyrer, H},
doi = {10.7861/clinmed.2020-0832},
journal = {Clinical Medicine},
pages = {8--12},
title = {Initial assessment of patients with putative functional disorders in medical settings},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.2020-0832},
volume = {21},
year = {2021}
}

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AB  - Patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of functionaldisorder are very frequent in practice. While it is alwaysnecessary to exclude treatable organic pathology, there areimportant clues in the presentation that can help the clinician.In particular, it is important to identify pathological healthanxiety early in assessment, as failure to do so may leadto unnecessary investigations and the dangerous path ofreinforcing reassurance. Because full assessment of functionalsymptoms takes time, it is suggested that a clinical supportnurse with some training in psychological management shouldbe available to guide the management of the patients withthese disorders. Such support nurses, based in the clinic, offera seamless way of providing care that is not achieved byexternal referral to psychologists or equivalent staff.
AU  - Tyrer,P
AU  - Fox,C
AU  - Gardiner,C
AU  - Mulder,R
AU  - Tyrer,H
DO  - 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0832
EP  - 12
PY  - 2021///
SN  - 1470-2118
SP  - 8
TI  - Initial assessment of patients with putative functional disorders in medical settings
T2  - Clinical Medicine
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.2020-0832
UR  - https://www.rcpjournals.org/content/clinmedicine/21/1/8
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/88346
VL  - 21
ER  -

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