The reported severity of the complaints in this patient appears grossly out of proportion given gathered information and clinical observations. What's your diagnosis?
Phillip K. Martin, PhD
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Articles by Phillip K. Martin, PhD
Challenges in Assessing and Managing Malingering, Factitious Disorder, and Related Somatic Disorders
Reporting of symptoms that are beyond available medical evidence is a central feature of malingering and related conditions, making the clinical differentiation of these disorders a challenge.
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