worried well

noun

1. the worried well informal.
   the people who do not need medical treatment, but who visit the doctor to be reassured, or with emotional problems

Example Sentences

He had shaped this CCC into a model agency, and if his kids were worried, well, he’d do something about it.

From Los Angeles Times

She is also concerned that for-profit chatbots will be primarily developed for the “worried well”—people who can afford therapy and app subscriptions—rather than isolated individuals who might be most at risk but don’t know how to seek help.

From Scientific American

But Dr Cornes from the Bristol Oncology Centre claimed the science does not back this up and is potentially preying on the "worried well" - a term which describes a group of patients who are perceived as using health services inappropriately or disproportionately.

From BBC

Responding to the accusation of potentially preying on the worried well, Dr Datta said patients needed to be given unbiased, clear information about the pros and cons of having the test and that Datar is working on clearer guidelines for patients.

From BBC

A business which charges £1,199 for a cancer blood test is potentially "preying on the worried well".

From BBC