Concept

Factitious Disorder

Factitious disorder is a psychological disorder in which the individual fabricates psychical or mental illness symptoms to obtain attention and care. This is not done for the purpose of acquiring practical benefits but rather for psychological reasons. There is a chance for patients with factitious disorder to harm themselves in the process of fabricating symptoms, leading to receiving needless surgeries and procedures.

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Updated 2024-02-10

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