Tag Archives: MUS
The ‘medically unexplained symptoms’ (MUS) concept, CBT & CFS
The ‘medically unexplained symptoms’ syndrome concept and the cognitive-behavioural treatment model, by Michael J Scott , Joan S Crawford , Keith J Geraghty , David F Marks in Journal of Health Psychology Sep 2021 [doi:10.1177/13591053211038042] Article abstract: The American … Continue reading
Treating Medically Unexplained Symptoms via Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT): major limitations identified
Treating medically unexplained symptoms via improving access to psychological therapy (IAPT): major limitations identified, by Keith Geraghty, Michael J Scott in BMC Psychology Vol 8, #1, p 13, February 5, 2020 Research abstract: Background: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies is … Continue reading
A psychiatrist’s perspective: Medically unexplained syndromes: IBS, FM & CFS
Article abstract: Medically unexplained syndromes: irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, by Jason Luty in BJPsych Advances [Published online: 6 June 2018] This is a review of three of the more common medically unexplained syndromes that present for treatment to liaison … Continue reading
Junior doctors’ experiences of managing patients with MUS
Research abstract: Objectives: To explore junior doctors’ knowledge about and experiences of managing patients with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) and to seek their recommendations for improved future training on this important topic about which they currently receive little education. Design: … Continue reading
Factors associated with chronic pain & fatigue in general public
Research abstract: Highlights: Chronic widespread pain and chronic fatigue commonly co-occur, share similar risk factors and are considered by some to be part of the same disorder. In this study not all putative associated factors were commonly associated with both … Continue reading
Managing medically unexplained symptoms
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are the presenting symptoms in a significant number of medical consultations in the UK. In many cases, the outcome is unsatisfactory for both the doctor and the patient. This may be partly due to the ongoing … Continue reading
CFS patients want name to reflect physical symptoms
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: Medically unexplained symptoms/syndromes are common, highly distressing and are often associated with profound disability. One of the controversies surrounding this area relates to which umbrella term should be used to group such symptoms. The purpose of this … Continue reading
