The psychosomatic interview

Thomas N. Wise, Paul M. Dellemonache, Maurice M. Bachawati

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Abstract

The psychosomatic interview is a patient-focused dialogue between physician and patient. It differs from the traditional disease-focused encounter in that the psychosomatic approach includes the biological, psychological, and sociocultural domains irrespective of the patients initial complaint, whether somatic or psychological. The process of dyadic interaction and the techniques of open questions are reviewed. Specific issues such as the alexithymic patient and breaking bad news are challenges in such communications. Organizing the data into the perspectives of diseases, dimensions, behaviors, and life stories allows the clinician to best understand their patients within a psychosomatic milieu.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Psychosomatic Assessment
Subtitle of host publicationStrategies to Improve Clinical Practice
PublisherS. Karger AG
Pages19-34
Number of pages16
Volume32
ISBN (Electronic)9783805598545
ISBN (Print)9783805598538
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 20 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

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