Preventing the risk of iatrogenic harm when assessing and diagnosing functional neurological disorders and other functional somatic symptoms.

Eur Psychiatry

Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.

Published: September 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • The commentary highlights the potential risks of iatrogenic harm (unintended consequences from medical treatment) associated with diagnosing functional neurologic and somatic disorders.
  • Evidence is drawn from historical cases of hysteria and modern brain imaging studies to support these concerns.
  • The authors explore the implications of these findings for medical practice, suggesting a need for caution in diagnosing and treating these conditions.

Article Abstract

The present commentary raises some concerns about the risk of iatrogenic harm arising out of the diagnosis of functional neurologic and somatic disorders. These concerns are supported by evidence from the history of hysteria and findings from contemporary brain imaging. We discuss their implications for practice.

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