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[[File:Women' | | name = Malingering | ||
| image = [[File:Women's_Mile_at_the_Adidas_Boost_Boston_Games_in_2019.gif|250px]] | |||
| caption = Malingering is characterized by the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms. | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = Intentional production of false or exaggerated symptoms | |||
| complications = [[Legal issues]], [[unnecessary medical procedures]] | |||
| onset = Variable | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = Intentional deception for personal gain | |||
| risks = [[Legal consequences]], [[misdiagnosis]] | |||
| diagnosis = Clinical assessment, exclusion of other conditions | |||
| differential = [[Factitious disorder]], [[conversion disorder]], [[somatic symptom disorder]] | |||
| prevention = Awareness and education | |||
| treatment = Address underlying motives, [[psychotherapy]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on underlying motives and context | |||
| frequency = Unknown, varies by context | |||
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'''Malingering''' is a medical and psychological term that refers to an individual fabricating, exaggerating, or self-inducing mental or physical health problems. Malingering is often motivated by external incentives, such as avoiding work or military service, obtaining financial compensation, evading law enforcement, or obtaining drugs. | '''Malingering''' is a medical and psychological term that refers to an individual fabricating, exaggerating, or self-inducing mental or physical health problems. Malingering is often motivated by external incentives, such as avoiding work or military service, obtaining financial compensation, evading law enforcement, or obtaining drugs. | ||
== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
According to the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM-5), malingering is not considered a mental illness. Instead, it is a condition that needs to be differentiated from other mental disorders. Malingering is characterized by the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives. | According to the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM-5), malingering is not considered a mental illness. Instead, it is a condition that needs to be differentiated from other mental disorders. Malingering is characterized by the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives. | ||
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== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosing malingering is challenging due to the necessity of proving intent. The [[DSM-5]] provides certain criteria that can be used to identify malingering, including a discrepancy between the person's claimed stress or disability and the objective findings, lack of cooperation during the diagnostic evaluation, and the presence of Antisocial Personality Disorder. | Diagnosing malingering is challenging due to the necessity of proving intent. The [[DSM-5]] provides certain criteria that can be used to identify malingering, including a discrepancy between the person's claimed stress or disability and the objective findings, lack of cooperation during the diagnostic evaluation, and the presence of Antisocial Personality Disorder. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for malingering is not straightforward, as it involves addressing the underlying motivations for the behavior. This often involves a multidisciplinary approach, including [[psychiatry|psychiatric]], [[psychology|psychological]], and social interventions. | Treatment for malingering is not straightforward, as it involves addressing the underlying motivations for the behavior. This often involves a multidisciplinary approach, including [[psychiatry|psychiatric]], [[psychology|psychological]], and social interventions. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Factitious disorder]] | * [[Factitious disorder]] | ||
* [[Munchausen syndrome]] | * [[Munchausen syndrome]] | ||
* [[Somatoform disorder]] | * [[Somatoform disorder]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | [[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | ||
[[Category:Symptoms and signs: Cognition, perception, emotional state and behaviour]] | [[Category:Symptoms and signs: Cognition, perception, emotional state and behaviour]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1071634/ Malingering: The Basics] | * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1071634/ Malingering: The Basics] | ||
* [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/malingering/symptoms-causes/syc-20351458 Mayo Clinic: Malingering] | * [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/malingering/symptoms-causes/syc-20351458 Mayo Clinic: Malingering] | ||
== Further reading == | == Further reading == | ||
* Halligan, P.W., Bass, C., & Oakley, D.A. (2003). Malingering and Illness Deception. Oxford University Press. | * Halligan, P.W., Bass, C., & Oakley, D.A. (2003). Malingering and Illness Deception. Oxford University Press. | ||
* Rogers, R. (2008). Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition. Guilford Press. | * Rogers, R. (2008). Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition. Guilford Press. | ||
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[[Category:Psychopathological syndromes]] | [[Category:Psychopathological syndromes]] | ||
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| Malingering | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Intentional production of false or exaggerated symptoms |
| Complications | Legal issues, unnecessary medical procedures |
| Onset | Variable |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Intentional deception for personal gain |
| Risks | Legal consequences, misdiagnosis |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, exclusion of other conditions |
| Differential diagnosis | Factitious disorder, conversion disorder, somatic symptom disorder |
| Prevention | Awareness and education |
| Treatment | Address underlying motives, psychotherapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on underlying motives and context |
| Frequency | Unknown, varies by context |
| Deaths | N/A |
Malingering is a medical and psychological term that refers to an individual fabricating, exaggerating, or self-inducing mental or physical health problems. Malingering is often motivated by external incentives, such as avoiding work or military service, obtaining financial compensation, evading law enforcement, or obtaining drugs.
Definition[edit]
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), malingering is not considered a mental illness. Instead, it is a condition that needs to be differentiated from other mental disorders. Malingering is characterized by the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosing malingering is challenging due to the necessity of proving intent. The DSM-5 provides certain criteria that can be used to identify malingering, including a discrepancy between the person's claimed stress or disability and the objective findings, lack of cooperation during the diagnostic evaluation, and the presence of Antisocial Personality Disorder.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for malingering is not straightforward, as it involves addressing the underlying motivations for the behavior. This often involves a multidisciplinary approach, including psychiatric, psychological, and social interventions.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- Halligan, P.W., Bass, C., & Oakley, D.A. (2003). Malingering and Illness Deception. Oxford University Press.
- Rogers, R. (2008). Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition. Guilford Press.
