The patient has seen multiple specialists, but has been unable to get a diagnosis for their condition. They became discouraged and began to lose hope as they were unable to work due to their systems. However, PSW's Social Worker was able to work with the patient on awareness of their anxiety and its connection to physical symptoms.
PSW is now working to find a therapist who specializes in somatic therapy and was able to help the patient get a last-minute appointment with an internal medicine doctor. The patient said that they felt instant relief after their first appointment and felt so much gratitude for the PSW Social Worker's help. The patient still does not have a definitive diagnosis, but they felt validated and listened to by this new provider. The patient continues to receive services from PSW, has not had an ED Visit in the last month, and now gets to go back to work.
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