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Keywords: Functional neurological disorder; Conversion disorder; Dissociative neurological symptom disorder; Psychosomatic medicine EN Functional neurological disorder Conversion disorder Dissociative neurological symptom disorder Psychosomatic medicine N.PAG N.PAG 1 12/28/20 20210101 NES 210101 1 Introduction Previous research into the nature of functional neurological disorders (FND) has found differences in opinion between clinicians and between clinicians and patients [[1]]. Although differences of opinion exist regarding the aetiology of FND, there appears to be consensus around its potential for treatment and whether the symptoms are under any control by the patient. Functional neurological disorder, Conversion disorder, Dissociative neurological symptom disorder, Psychosomatic medicine. [Extracted from the article]

Functional neurological disorder (FND) has been considered a contentious topic in neurology literature. The current study findings highlight the need to earnestly address patients' FND symptoms. While it has been advocated that one of the first steps in FND treatment is patient education and their acceptance of the diagnosis, we would add that the very first step toward a successful treatment is believing in your patients' symptoms. [Extracted from the article]