Problems with diagnosing Conversion Disorder in response to variable and unusual symptoms
Richard BarnumPrivate practice, Child and adolescent psychiatry, MA, USAAbstract: Conversion Disorder (CD) is a diagnosis offered to explain signs and symptoms that do not correspond to recognized medical conditions. Pediatric patients with variable, vague, and multisystem complaints are at increase...
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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2014-04-01
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Series: | Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/problems-with-diagnosing-conversion-disorder-in-response-to-variable-a-a16498 |