For practitioners who treat patients with dysfunctional anxiety over physical signs or symptoms, e.g., being afraid that every freckle is skin cancer, Abramowitz (Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and clinical health psychologist Braddock (Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System) explain the rationale for and application of empirically supported treatment methods (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy). The manual includes clinical pearls, case vignettes, and reproducible assessment forms and handouts. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)