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Patients with psychogenic pain

R A De Vaul, S Zisook, H J Stuart

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Identifying patients with psychogenic pain involves recognizing specific characteristics and utilizing thorough medical histories. Minimizing unnecessary procedures is crucial for effective management of these emotional pain complaints.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychosomatic Medicine
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Understanding the origins of unexplained physical symptoms is essential in patient care.
    • Psychogenic pain, pain with emotional origins, presents diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • Patients with a high probability of psychogenic pain exhibit distinct characteristics.
    • Extensive patient history is a key tool for identification.

    Findings:

    • Psychogenic pain requires a specialized approach focusing on emotional factors.
    • Minimizing invasive medical and surgical interventions is recommended.

    Implications:

    • This approach can improve patient outcomes by addressing root causes.
    • Reducing unnecessary procedures conserves healthcare resources and avoids patient harm.