Clinical Holistic Medicine: Social Problems Disguised as Illness

Many of the diseases seen in the clinic are actually symptoms of social problems. It is often easier for the physician to treat the symptoms than to be a coach and help the patient to assume responsibility in order to improve quality of life, social situation, and relations. If the physician ignores...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Søren Ventegodt, Mohammed Morad, Isack Kandel, Joav Merrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2004-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2004.27