Psychosomatic Medicine: Theory and Practice

Psychosomatic medicine refers to an interdisciplinary medical specialty that studies the effects of behavioral, social and psychological factors on bodily functions and quality of life in both animals and human beings. Two distinguishing characteristics of psychosomatic practice are the clinical model of thinking and the holistic approach to patient management. The primary aim of psychosomatic medicine is to address the shortcomings in medical care, through the integration of novel operatio...