Detection of psychiatric disorders among Asian patients presenting with somatic symptoms
Mumford, D.B.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 47(3): 202-204
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 1371944 Document Number: 402366
Patients from India and Pakistan frequently communicate their emotional distress in terms of somatic sensations and somatic metaphors. Language and cultural difficulties may prevent recognition of psychiatric disorders. A new questionnaire is described, to assist identification of psychiatric disorders among Asian patients who present with somatic symptoms.
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