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Aspects of abnormal illness behaviour
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia.
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|January 1, 1993
Abstract:
This paper reviews in detail the concept of abnormal illness behaviour. Recent developments in relation to criteria for diagnosis are discussed. Newer approaches to management are described, with particular attention to controlled trials. The need for a 'transition phase' of therapy is emphasized.