Somatic Illness and the Patient's Other Story by Brian Broom

Somatic Illness and the Patient's Other Story by Brian Broom

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Integrating internal medicine and psychotherapy, this text takes an holistic approach to those illnesses that present physical symptoms but whose underlying cause may be psychological. It is about what can happen when considering connections between physical symptoms and the patient's story.

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Somatic Illness and the Patient's Other Story by Brian Broom

Integrating internal medicine and psychotherapy, this text takes an holistic approach to those illnesses that present physical symptoms but whose underlying cause may be psychological. It is about what can happen when one takes seriously the connections between the presenting physical symptoms and the patient's story. The book recognizes that a patient's story is a woven tapestry of events, perceptions of events and responses to events, all of which have meaning for an illness. This book is about what can happen when one takes seriously the connections between the presenting physical symptoms and the patient's story. The story is a woven tapestry of events, perceptions of events and responses to events, all of which have meaning for an illness. Despite the highest incidence of psychological distress being made manifest in the form of bodily symptoms, there is very little knowledge and expertise regarding the recognition and management of patients. Extensively illustrated with case studies, Dr. Broom's book is an important and timely contribution to the effort to remedy this gap in our knowledge.
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ISBN 13 9781853433818
ISBN 10 1853433810
Title Somatic Illness and the Patient's Other Story
Author Brian Broom
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Free Association Books
Year published 1997-01-01
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.