title: Aspects of abnormal illness behaviour.
abstract: This paper reviews in detail the concept of abnormal illness behaviour. Recent developments in relation to criteria for diagnosis are discussed. Newer approaches to management are described, with particular attention to controlled trials. The need for a 'transition phase' of therapy is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pilowsky
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000275:Adjustment Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D004194:Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012803:Sick Role