title: Severe, chronic hypochondriasis. 1. A practical method of treatment.
abstract: Management of severe, chronic hypochondriasis can be both frustrating and time consuming for the primary care physician. The approach described here is based on recognizing and, within defined limits, meeting the patient's need for a secure and sustained relationship. Prevention of hypochondriasis is discussed in part 2, which begins on page 149.
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003858:Dependency, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006998:Hypochondriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations