Disease in the elderly: social factors.
Hypochondriasis, the most common social problem as regards disease in the elderly, is discussed, with some possible strategies for action by the radiographer.
D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D004194:Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D006998:Hypochondriasis / Q000523:psychology; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011593:Psychology, Social; D011859:Radiography; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors