Team Medical Care in a Psychosomatic Internal Medicine Clinic

Abstract

We report on the current status of our clinic, a local medical facility specializing in internal medicine, gastroenterology, surgery, orthopedic surgery, and psychosomatic internal medicine. To help patients easily understand the concept of psychosomatic internal medicine and body-mind correlation, we provided a leaflet with illustrations. We collaborated with certified psychologists and registered dietitians to offer primary care addressing both body and mind. This cooperation with the psychology professionals not only reassures our medical staff but also provides essential support to our patients. In this report, we discuss the growth of medical institutions in relation to their developmental cycles.