Playing Sick?: Untangling the Web of Munchausen Syndrome, Munchausen by Proxy,

Description: In the classic edition of this outstanding book, originally published in 2004, Dr. Marc Feldman explores the bizarre cases of real patients who feign or even self-induce illness. Playing Sick? chronicles the devastating impact of illness hoaxes, including factitious disorders, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, and malingering. Based on years of research and clinical practice, Playing Sick? provides the clues that can help professionals, family members, friends, and patients themselves to recognize these diagnoses, avoid invasive procedures, and understand elusive motives. Dr. Feldman offers practical advice to get emotionally ill patients the help they need. This classic edition is essential reading for physicians, social workers, and anyone interested in why and how individuals fabricate illness.

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EAN: 9781032533643

UPC: 9781032533643

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Format: Paperback, 298 pages

Author: Marc Feldman

Book Title: Playing Sick?: Untangling the Web of Munchausen Sy

Item Height: 1.6 cm

Item Length: 22.9 cm

Item Weight: 0.44 kg

Item Width: 15.2 cm

Language: Eng

Publisher: Routledge