Perceptions, approaches, and needs of Czech GPs in the management of patients with persistent somatic symptoms: the results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey

GPs struggle with caring for patients with PSS. GPs with additional psychosomatic education indicate that they have more confidence and competence. Czech GPs call for more time and reimbursement when caring for patients with PSS, more psychosomatic training, better availability of specialized psychosomatic care, and better interdisciplinary cooperation.