This is the conscious and fraudulent simulation or exaggeration of symptoms for the purposes of external gain. It may often occur in prisoners, in military personnel and in those pursuing insurance claims.
Before diagnosis a full medical examination must be performed.
Treatment is by tactfully informing the patient of your conclusion and encouraging the patient to pursue more appropriate means of solving their problems.
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