Why do some patients go into illness denial? How can doctors convince psychosomatic patients that they have a real medical condition? One major challenge in treating mindbody disorders is getting the patient to accept their diagnosis. This is because, like many doctors, patients usually believe that pain must be the result of a problem with the body. Here’s how to help patients accept a psychosomatic disorder diagnosis.
How to Help Patients Out of Illness Denial and Rejection
