Medically unexplained symptoms: an acceptable term?
EM Marks, MS Hunter - British journal of pain, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: The term 'Medically Unexplained Symptoms'(MUS) is used by health
professionals and researchers to refer to persistent bodily complaints, including pain and
discomfort. Aims: This study explores the views held by a lay sample on the clinical
terminology used to describe 'MUS', to ascertain reasons for particular preferences and
whether preferences differ between individuals who experience more somatic symptoms.
Design and methods: A sample (n= 844) of healthy adults completed an online survey …
professionals and researchers to refer to persistent bodily complaints, including pain and
discomfort. Aims: This study explores the views held by a lay sample on the clinical
terminology used to describe 'MUS', to ascertain reasons for particular preferences and
whether preferences differ between individuals who experience more somatic symptoms.
Design and methods: A sample (n= 844) of healthy adults completed an online survey …
