| A discourse analytic study of ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) sufferers' experiences of interactions with doctors. | |
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PMID: 20348363 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aetiology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ME/CFS are controversial. Doctors and sufferers often have opposing perspectives, leading to problematic clinical interactions. We use discourse analysis to explore ME/CFS sufferers' descriptions of interactions with medical professionals taken from an asynchronous, online sufferers' support group. Participants described themselves as experiencing limited medical care and attention but restricted criticisms to 'legitimate', pragmatic or ancillary matters such as a clinicians' unwillingness to prescribe untested treatments. Participants also described themselves as active in seeking a resolution to their problems. They thus attended to possible negative attributions of being 'complaining' or unmotivated to seek recovery. |
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Authors:
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Jennie Guise; Chris McVittie; Andy McKinlay |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of health psychology Volume: 15 ISSN: 1461-7277 ISO Abbreviation: J Health Psychol Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-29 Completed Date: 2010-07-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9703616 Medline TA: J Health Psychol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 426-35 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Tayside Institute for Health Studies, University of Abertay Dundee, Level 3, Kydd Building, Bell St., Dundee DD11HG, UK. j.guise@abertay.ac.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic*
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psychology,
therapy Humans Internet Interviews as Topic Physician-Patient Relations* Physicians* Self-Help Groups |
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