The use of explanatory models to enhance surgical outcome.
A case is reported that demonstrates the impact of psychological variables on a patient's reaction to stressful medical procedures. The evaluation and management of psychological variables that might have an effect on treatment outcome is discussed.
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University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine, USA.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome