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The chapter defines and explains the different types of somatoform disorders, using the most up to date classification systems. It includes hypochondriasis, illness anxiety and somatic symptom disorder. It covers, aetiology, assessment, treatment, classification, clinical features and symptoms.
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Assalman, I. (2021). Somatoform Disorders. In: Bewley, A., Lepping, P., Taylor, R. (eds) Psychodermatology in Clinical Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54307-5_11
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