Functional disorders in children and adolescents: diagnostic considerations.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the advantages of a nosologic approach to "functional" illness and its benefit in planning treatment for such illnesses. DESIGN: A review of common functional syndromes occurring during childhood and adolescence in presented. RESULTS: The functional versus "organic" dualism in pediatrics and family practice is not heuristic. The biopsychosocial model allows a more useful approach to nosology and treatment planning. An approach to such a clinical conceptualization is give. Several case examples are provided. CONCLUSION: Patients with functional syndromes should be assessed with specific diagnostic criteria rather than criteria of exclusion.
Medical subject headings
- Neurotic Disorders