Helpful ways providers can communicate about persistent medically unexplained physical symptoms

Helpful ways providers can communicate about persistent medically unexplained physical symptoms

Abstract Background Communication between patients and providers about persistent “medically unexplained” physical symptoms (MUS) is characterized by discordance. While the difficulties are well documented, few studies have examined effective communication. We sought to determine what veterans with...

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Main Authors: Nicole Anastasides, Carmelen Chiusano, Christina Gonzalez, Fiona Graff, David R. Litke, Erica McDonald, Jennifer Presnall-Shvorin, Nicole Sullivan, Karen S. Quigley, Wilfred R. Pigeon, Drew A. Helmer, Susan L. Santos, Lisa M. McAndrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Patient provider communication
Patient provider relationship
Medically unexplained symptoms
Gulf war illness
Veteran
Qualitative
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-018-0881-8

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