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Malingering.

R G Lande

    The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
    |April 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Detecting malingering in patients is crucial for reducing healthcare costs and preserving the physician-patient relationship. This article offers strategies for physicians to identify and address disingenuous symptom presentation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Clinical Diagnosis

    Background:

    • Malingering significantly increases healthcare expenditures through unnecessary diagnostic procedures and consultations.
    • It also undermines the essential trust within the physician-patient relationship.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide physicians with methods for detecting malingering.
    • To outline appropriate interventions once malingering is identified.

    Main Methods:

    • Exploration of diagnostic techniques for identifying disingenuous symptom presentation.
    • Review of strategies for confronting patients suspected of malingering.

    Main Results:

    • Physicians can be equipped with tools to identify individuals feigning illness.
    • Intervention is recommended upon confirmation of malingering.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective detection and management of malingering can mitigate economic and relational costs in healthcare.
    • Physician awareness and specific confrontation strategies are key.