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Herbert N. Brown, MD; George E. Vaillant, MD

Arch Intern Med. 1981;141(6):723-726.

Abstract
• We emphasize the importance and difficulty of evaluating hypochondriasis, as distinct from certain other functional somatic complaints, in medical practice. A definition for hypochondriasis is proposed. We outline five troublesome medical responses to hypochondriacal patients, followed by suggestions for management.

(Arch Intern Med 1981;141:723-726)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Psychiatry, The Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, Mass.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 28, 1980.

Reprint requests to Department of Psychiatry, The Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, MA 02139 (Dr Brown)

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