Factitious disorder
Individual (or induces in another, for another = factitious disorder imposed on another) falsifies, induces, or exaggerates illness to assume the sick role.
How it presents
deceptive production of symptoms, inconsistent history, desire for treatment, no external incentive (distinguishes from malingering)
Tell it apart from
- Malingering
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Conversion disorder
Treatment reasoning
Establish early nonconfrontational therapeutic relationship; consult medical/psychiatric; document clearly; avoid unneeded procedures.