For many biomedical health care providers, an illness isn't real unless it is clinically significant; emotional or social issues are the domain of other specialists.

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Many biomedical health care providers focus on treating physical symptoms and may not address emotional or social issues, unless they are directly related to the patient's medical condition. Other specialists, such as psychologists and social workers, may be better equipped to address these issues.

For Many Biomedical Health Care Providers, an Illness Isn't Real