Provide appropriate psychiatric referrals.
Discharge with education and instructions.
There are no alarming findings
No further testing or medications are indicated
Ongoing care and reassessment will be arranged
Follow up with primary-care physician — becomes gatekeeper for all medical consultation and care.
Avoid outpatient tests or hospitalization unless indicated by clear objective signs
Scheduled follow-up on time-contingent basis (every 2-4 weeks)
Reduce association between medical contact and necessity for escalation of illness behaviors
Reduce fear of abandonment
There are no alarming findings
No further testing or medications are indicated
Ongoing care and reassessment will be arranged
Avoid outpatient tests or hospitalization unless indicated by clear objective signs
Scheduled follow-up on time-contingent basis (every 2-4 weeks)
Reduce association between medical contact and necessity for escalation of illness behaviors
Reduce fear of abandonment
Reduce association between medical contact and necessity for escalation of illness behaviors
Reduce fear of abandonment
Somatic symptom disorder
Medical conditions
Illness anxiety disorder
Irritable bowel syndrome
Factitious disorder
Fibromyalgia
Personality disorders
Endocrine disorders