Somatization and functional disorders

The publication bridges the current gap in our knowledge of the necessary treatment where the reported medical disorders are considered to be organically unexplained physical disorders. At the same time, the book offers a solution in situations where the experience of somatogenically conditioned bodily changes and feelings can lead to abnormal behavior, functional superposition and its persistence in a vicious circle in a disposed person. The authors - outstanding experts in the field - have succeeded in illuminating a number of problems, illustrating them with case studies and leading physicians of virtually all disciplines to the realization that contemporary medicine necessarily requires a good psychosocial approach. The book is intended for all health. disciplines, but especially psychiatrists, internists, general practitioners in both pre- and postgraduate studies. Review: doc. MUDr. J. Baštecký, CSc., MUDr. J. Vojtíšková.