Playing sick?: untangling the web of Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, malingering, and factitious disorder

Taken from bizarre cases of real patients, Playing Sick? is the first book to chronicle the devastating impact of phony illnesses--factitious disorders and Munchausen syndrome--on patients and caregivers alike. Based on years of research and clinical practice, Playing Sick? provides the clues that c...

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Main Author: Feldman, Marc D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York [u.a.] Brunner-Routledge 2004
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Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:Taken from bizarre cases of real patients, Playing Sick? is the first book to chronicle the devastating impact of phony illnesses--factitious disorders and Munchausen syndrome--on patients and caregivers alike. Based on years of research and clinical practice, Playing Sick? provides the clues that can help practitioners and family members recognize these disorders, avoid invasive procedures, and sort out the motives that drive people to hurt themselves and deceive others. With insight and years of hands-on experience, Feldman shows how to get these emotionally ill patients the psychiatric help they need. (Midwest).
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XXX, 288 S.
ISBN:0415949343

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