Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders CPS Podcast

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders CPS Podcast

Author: PedsCases Team August 7, 2026 Duration: 17:17

This podcast discusses somatic symptom and related disorders (SSRDs) in children, including the definition of somatization and the five disorders classified under SSRDs. It reviews the epidemiology and clinical presentation of these conditions, outlines when further testing and investigations are appropriate, and presents evidence-based approaches to management. The episode also explores practical strategies for approaching clinical encounters with patients experiencing SSRDs. This podcast was created by Sarah Clements, a second-year medical student at McMaster University, and Dr. Christina Grant, an adolescent medicine specialist in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at McMaster Children's Hospital.

There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.


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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Approach to Dysmorphic Features [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:12
This podcast will give you an approach to Dysmorphic Features. In this episode, listeners will be able to identify dysmorphic features and explain their significance, discuss salient aspects in the history and physical e…
An Approach to Dehydration in Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:36
This podcast will discuss an Approach to Dehydration in Children. This Podcast was created by Catherine Korman, a fourth-year medical student at McGill University with the help of Dr. Preetha Krishnamoorthy, a Pediatric…
Altered Level of Consciousness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:24
This PedsCases episode will provide you with an approach to altered level of consciousness (ALOC). By the end of this podcast, listeners will learn how to define ALOC, identify investigations and management for common ca…
Benign Neonatal Dermatoses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:37
This PedsCases episode will provide you with an approach to common benign neonatal dermatoses. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define and describe the clinical presentation of some benign neonata…
Bronchiectasis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:21
This PedsCases episode will give you an approach to bronchiectasis in children. By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to 1) define bronchiectasis and explain the pathophysiology, 2) identify common causes an…
Scoliosis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:42
This podcast will discuss Scoliosis. This note was created by Sahaj Puri, a third year medical student at McMaster University. This episode was created in collaboration with Dr. Selvakumar, a general pediatrician at McMa…
Encephalitis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
This podcast discusses encephilitis. The episode was developed by Emily Kacer, first-year pediatrics resident at the McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Brandon Meaney, Division Head of Pediatric Neurology and…
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:49
This podcast discusses primary ciliary dyskinesia. The episode was developed by Sahaj Puri, a third-year medical student at the McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Kevan Mehta, a pediatric respirologist from M…
Congenital Infections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:59
This podcast discusses an approach to congenital infections in newborns. The episode was developed by Mackenzie Heidel, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Rupeena P…