title: The use of explanatory models to enhance surgical outcome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Deardorff
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sinel
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome