Author: Brodie McGhie-Fraser. Diagnoses are an important part of healthcare, used to categorise people as having or not having a particular health condition. While a diagnosis has potential to provide explanation for symptoms, open treatment pathways or access statutory rights, it can also become a stigmatising label. A diagnosis may affect the identity for a […]
What are the major factors influencing persistent somatic symptoms, and what does this mean for future care provision?
Author: Nick Mamo. Persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) are surprisingly common – as much as 33% of individuals in primary care, and 53% in specialty clinics experience PSS. The care trajectory for these individuals with PSS can be complex, and outcomes can be quite poor. It is becoming increasingly evident that a big part of the […]