… Most studies of CBT for functional disorders have shown benefit. Even a study of CBT in “somatisation
disorder” was effective [38]. Patients with FMD typically do have many other …

… one of the four patients erroneously diagnosed with functional disorders had DSM-5-defined …
many pitfalls in both the diagnosis and misdiagnosis of functional disorders which are not …

… for diagnosis and management. Finally, we highlight areas for future emphasis and research.
… Addressing these important contributing factors makes resolving functional disorders more …

… functional disorders have a genuine disorder at all. Through much of the 20th century, functional
disorders … or getting involved in management of functional disorders. Psychiatric models …

… Functional disorders, which within neurologic practice can also be described as … to
approach the diagnosis and management of patients with functional disorders in a structured and …

… The FNDS welcomes all clinicians and researchers interested in the assessment and
management of functional disorders, regardless of professional discipline. Its website provides …

… Despite their high prevalence, patients with motor FND can be challenging to diagnose
accurately and manage effectively. To date, there is limited guidance on the inpatient approach …

… Thereafter, we outline potential approaches to introduce a suspected diagnosis of FND to
patients in the ED, while emphasizing the need for a comprehensive neurological evaluation. …

… diagnosis of FMD relies on history and positive findings on neurologic examination and is no
longer considered a diagnosis … begins with an explanation of the diagnosis, often aided by …

… I also discuss how new diagnostic criteria for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental …
neurologists to bring their management of patients with functional disorders in line with other …