Malingering

Overview

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.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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