{"product_id":"playing-sick-untangling-the-web-of-munchausen-syndrome-munchausen-by-proxy-malingering-and-factitious-disorder-9781032540757","title":"Playing Sick?: Untangling the Web of Munchausen Syndrome, Munchausen by Proxy, Malingering, and Factitious Disorder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDr. Marc Feldman's book Playing Sick? explores the bizarre cases of real patients who feign or self-induce illness, providing practical advice to help professionals recognize and treat these diagnoses. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his groundbreaking book, originally published in 2004, Dr. Marc Feldman delves into the enigmatic realm of real patients who feign or even self-induce illness. Playing Sick? explores the profound consequences of illness hoaxes, encompassing a range of conditions such as factitious disorders, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, and malingering. Drawing from extensive research and clinical expertise, this comprehensive work offers valuable insights into recognizing these diagnoses, preventing invasive procedures, and comprehending the enigmatic motivations behind such behavior. Dr. Feldman provides practical guidance for healthcare professionals, family members, friends, and patients themselves, empowering them to seek the necessary help for emotionally ill individuals. This timeless edition is a must-read for physicians, social workers, and anyone intrigued by the complexities of why and how individuals fabricate illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 720g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032540757\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marc Feldman","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44584328462586,"sku":"9781032540757","price":142.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1695401061964_book.jpg?v=1695494876","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/playing-sick-untangling-the-web-of-munchausen-syndrome-munchausen-by-proxy-malingering-and-factitious-disorder-9781032540757","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}