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Malingering

April, 20th, 2023


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Malingering is the act of intentionally pretending to have a disease in order to achieve another goal, such as to avoid work or to win a lawsuit. It’s not the same as factitious disorder (Munchausen syndrome), a mental condition in which someone pretends to be sick for no obvious reason.

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