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[The general practitioner faced with somatoform disorders].

Faten Ellouze¹, Majda Cheour, Denise Karoui

¹Hôpital psychiatrique Razi, Tunisie dr_ellouze_faten@yahoo.fr

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Functional pain is a significant public health concern. General practitioners should focus on building strong patient relationships instead of unnecessary tests for effective management.

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Pain Medicine
Public Health

Context:

Functional pain pathology presents a major public health challenge.
High prevalence, economic costs, and patient disability underscore its significance.

Purpose:

To highlight the critical role of general practitioners in managing functional pain.
To guide practitioners in avoiding ineffective interventions and fostering therapeutic relationships.

Summary:

Functional pain requires a shift from potentially harmful examinations and treatments.
Emphasizes the importance of a sustained, high-quality relationship between patient and general practitioner.
This relationship is identified as a cornerstone for managing functional pain disorders effectively.

Impact:

Improved patient outcomes in functional pain management.
Reduced healthcare costs associated with unnecessary procedures.
Enhanced quality of care through patient-centered approaches.