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Hypochondriasis is a debilitating condition in which patients are persistently preoccupied with the possibility of being seriously ill. Its is a costly problem for the health care system whose treatment has not received systematic attention until recently. Although based on few controlled studies, results indicated that various brief cognitive-behavioral techniques produce significant changes in illness fears and attitudes. A list of therapeutic questions that require further study is presented and some indications for both therapists and patients are given.
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Avia, M.D., Ruiz, M.A. Recommendations for the Treatment of Hypochondriac Patients. J Contemp Psychother 35, 301–313 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-005-4322-3
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