In cases of somatic symptom and related disorders, it is estimated that _____ of patients referred for psychological treatment by their primary care physicians do not comply, often because of their continued belief that they have a real medical problem.

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Patients with somatic symptom and related disorders often have a strong belief that their symptoms have a physical cause, which can lead to a high rate of non-compliance with psychological treatments. It is estimated that 50 - 80% of these patients do not comply with referrals for psychological treatment by their primary care physicians.

In Cases of Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, It Is