Ms.Smith visits her family doctor about once a month for various symptoms.After a thorough examination, including diagnostic tests, the doctor finds no physical basis for her symptoms.She mentions that she has begun a new job which is very stressful.His diagnosis of Ms.Smith would most probably be

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The doctor finding no physical basis for Ms. Smith's symptoms and her mentioning a new stressful job suggests that she may be experiencing a psychosomatic disorder, where the physical symptoms are a manifestation of psychological distress.

MsSmith Visits Her Family Doctor About Once a Month for Various