Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 57, Issue 4 , Pages 379-389 , October 2004

Multiple medically unexplained physical symptoms and health care utilization: Outcome of psychological intervention and patient-related predictors of change

Received 17 February 2003 ,Accepted 3 February 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2004.02.012

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 57, Issue 4 , Pages 379-389 , October 2004

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