Functional Illness of the Head and Neck (Original PDF from Publisher)

Functional Illness of the Head and Neck (Original PDF from Publisher)

Written by Brian W. and Joan E. Blakley

This book discusses a method for treating ailments whose sources are unknown .

By conveying studies on functional sickness , identifying and evaluating different alternatives and outlining some decision-makingrecommendations , it fills in the gaps in the literature and should assist clinicians and patients as they consider therapy . The success of treating functional illness depends on taking the  patient’s thoughts and attitudes into account . Special considerations for functional illness include “probability” explanations based on the experience of others , serious consideration of the severity of symptoms before treatments are applied, and balancing the risks , costs and consequences of treatment . Functional sickness is a unique and thorough resource for medical professionals of all specialties who want to comprehend and recognize the signs of functional sickness .

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