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Munchausen Syndrome, Factitious Disorder, Malingering, and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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The Cycle of Deception in Medical Attention Seeking

This chapter recounts a personal story of manipulating medical tests for attention, highlighting deceitful actions like tampering with samples and inducing seizures. It examines the impact of these behaviors on healthcare providers and the resulting complexities of seeking medical treatment.

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