Description

Malingering is a form of illness deception commonly defined as the ‘wilful, intentional attempt to simulate or exaggerate illness in the pursuit of a consciously desired end.’ It has medical, legal and social implications and is of significant concern to those working in welfare systems and medical insurance agencies. This book will consider issues of detection, prevalence, differential diagnosis and some of the related psycho-social processes involved.

Editor: Halligan, Peter, Editor: Bass, Christopher, Editor: Oakley, David

Topic: Medical / Nursing
Media: Book
ISBN: 198515545
Language: English
Pages: 384