Nicholas Kontos

Dr. Nicholas Kontos, Director of the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School assistant professor, dives deep into the complexities of factitious disorders and malingering. He explores patient motivations for deception, emphasizing the importance of compassion in psychiatry. The conversation includes practical interviewing techniques, the nuances of the therapeutic discharge, and the ethical responsibilities of clinicians. Kontos highlights the balance of professionalism and dignity when navigating deceptive behaviors in healthcare.