ABC of Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Christopher Burton, Senior Lecturer in Primary Care, University of Aberdeen, UK

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

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.