On the genesis of somatization disorder: the role of the medical profession.
The development of somatization disorder is supported by the way physicians focus on somatic complaints but fail to effectively diagnose and relieve them if a specific anatomic or biochemical lesion is not found. This inadequate treatment of somatizing patients may related to the focus of medical teaching as well as male skills, styles and vulnerabilities.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430.
D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004501:Education, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010819:Physician's Role; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy