Pediatric somatization in the emergency department: assessing missed opportunities for early management.
Punit VirkDzung X VoJacob EllisQuynh DoanPublished in: CJEM (2021)
A considerable proportion of non-mental health-related visits may involve a somatizing component, indicating the burden of mental health concerns on the ED may be underestimated. A higher index of suspicion for the possibility of somatization may support clinicians in managing somatizing patients.