A Patient with Somatic Symptom Disorder Tends to Generate Higher

question 57

Multiple Choice

A patient with somatic symptom disorder tends to generate higher healthcare costs than an average patient due to

• A) an extensive medical and physical workup with every visit to a new physician.
• B) the person's tendency to visit numerous medical specialists.
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a or b.

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