Playing Sick? (Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions)
A clinical examination of factitious disorder, exploring why some individuals feign illness and the challenges this presents for healthcare providers.
About This Book
Playing Sick? examines the phenomenon of factitious disorder and related conditions in which individuals intentionally produce or feign symptoms of illness.
The book discusses clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, and the psychological motivations that may underlie such behavior.
Readers will find an overview of assessment approaches and considerations for mental health and medical professionals encountering these cases.
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