Somatoform disorders: time for a new approach in DSM-V.

OBJECTIVE: DSM-III introduced somatoform disorders as a speculative diagnostic category for somatic symptoms "not explained by a general medical condition." Although retained and enlarged in DSM-IV, somatoform disorders have been the subject of continuing criticism by both professionals a...

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Main Authors: Mayou, R, Kirmayer, L, Simon, G, Kroenke, K, Sharpe, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005