Mild MUS
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Symptoms and mild functional disorders
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Step 1
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General principles of therapy (empathy, watchful waiting, acknowledgement of the symptoms, explanation) Therapy by GP or medical specialist, or psychosomatic primary health care
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Mild MUS
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Moderate
MUS
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Moderate functional disorders
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Explanations and TERM model Regular consultations Cooperation with specialist (in charge of assessment, treatment plan, and supervision)
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Step 2
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Regular consultations Therapy by GP or medical specialist PLUS psychotherapy Pain as core symptom: antidepressant Pain not as core symptom: antidepressant in case of psychiatric comorbidity
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Moderate MUS
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Severe
MUS
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| Severe functional disorders |
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Step 3
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Severe MUS
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