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Clinical Application

A Systematic Approach to Psychosomatic Disease

Pages 212-223
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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This paper describes a systematic approach to the psychological and physical factors that determine the psychological and physical responses in the human body known as diseases. The author aims to bridge the gap between the psychological and medical approaches to disease and offers a concise method of clarifying treatment options. The Disease Equation is demonstrated to be a useful and practical model for intervention in the disease process. Basic rules pertaining to psychosomatic disease are postulated and clinical examples are given.

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Gerald Cartmel

Gerald Cartmel, M.B., M.R.C.S., D. Obst., R.C.O.G, D.A., C.M. (ITAA), is a family doctor specializing in in-depth medicine and personal and family counseling. He has recently established the Personal & Family Resource Centre in Bridgetown, W. Australia.