Algorithm 5d: Diagnosis of Neurotic, Stress related and somatoform disorders

Neurotic, Stress related and somatoform

disorders

Predominantly somatic complaints of physical health

Persistent belief of 1 or 2 severe

Multiple and variable physical physical diseases / perceived Predominantly autonomic Persistent severe pain ≥ 06
symptoms ≥ 2 years; repeated deformity or disfigurement ≥ 06 symptoms months
consultations months

Somatisation disorder Hypochondriacal disorder Somatoform autonomic Persistent somatoform

dysfunction pain disorder