Give an Example of Why a Hospital May Need to Refer

question 25

Short Answer

Give an example of why a hospital may need to refer to a death registry for a given day.

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Definitions:

Somatization Pattern

A somatization pattern refers to the manifestation of psychological distress through physical symptoms with no identifiable medical cause.

Conversion Disorders

Psychological conditions where emotional distress or unconscious conflict is expressed through physical symptoms, without an organic cause.

Physical Symptoms

Bodily signs of a medical condition, which could range from pain and fatigue to more serious indicators of diseases.

Psychological Conflicts

Internal struggles resulting from the opposing demands or impulses of different psychological drives.