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FACTITIOUS DISORDER PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS [2 records]

Record 1 2016-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychoses
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
Universal entry(ies)
F68.10
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The essential feature of factitious disorder is the falsification of medical or psychological signs and symptoms in oneself or others that are associated with the identified deception.

CONT

A factitious disorder is not the same as inventing medical problems for practical benefit, such as getting out of work or winning a lawsuit. Although people with factitious disorder know they are causing their symptoms or illness, they may not understand the reasons for their behavior.

OBS

F68.10 : code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychoses
  • Psychologie clinique
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
F68.10
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La caractéristique essentielle du trouble factice est la falsification de signes et de symptômes médicaux ou psychologiques chez soi-même ou chez autrui associée à une tromperie identifiée.

OBS

[Il se différencie] de la simulation, qui est l'allégation d'une maladie physique ou psychique en vue d'éviter une contrainte ou une obligation, ou d'en tirer un bénéfice matériel ou moral.

OBS

F68.10 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Psicosis
  • Psicología clínica
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
F68.10
classification system code, see observation
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Record 2 2005-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mental Disorders
CONT

Factitious Disorder with Psychological Symptoms. The essential feature of this disorder is intentional production or feigning of psychological(often psychotic) symptoms suggestive of mental disorder. The person's goal is apparently to assume the "patient" role... This disorder is often recognized by the pan-symptomatic complex of psychological symptoms that are presented and by the fact that the symptoms are worse when the person is aware of being observed. Such a person may claim depression and suicidal ideation following the death of a spouse(this not being confirmed by other informants), memory loss(recent and remote), hallucinations(auditory and visual), and dissociative and conversion symptoms. He or she may be extremely suggestible and admit to many additional symptoms the examiner mentions. Conversely, the person may be extremely negativistic and uncooperative when questioned.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles mentaux
CONT

Troubles factices avec symptômes psychologiques. La caractéristique essentielle est la production intentionnelle ou la simulation de symptômes psychologiques graves (souvent psychotiques) faisant évoquer un trouble mental. Le but de la personne est apparemment de jouer un rôle de «malade» [...] On reconnaît souvent ce trouble au caractère polymorphe des symptômes psychologiques présentés et à leur aggravation quand l'individu se sait observé. Un tel sujet peut se plaindre de dépression et d'idées suicidaires après la mort de son conjoint (non confirmée par d'autres sources), de perte de mémoire (portant sur les faits récents et anciens), d'hallucinations (auditives et visuelles), de symptômes dissociatifs et de conversion. Il ou elle peut se montrer extrêmement suggestible et, lorsqu'on l'interroge, admettre avoir beaucoup d'autres symptômes. À l'opposé, le sujet peut faire preuve d'un négativisme et d'une non-coopération extrêmes quand on l'interroge.

Spanish

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