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Munchausen syndrome - Munchausen syndrome |  | Munchausen syndrome - Munchausen syndrome: Encyclopedia II - Munchausen syndrome - Munchausen syndrome |  | In Munchausen syndrome, the sufferer feigns, exaggerates, or creates symptoms of illnesses in himself or herself in order to gain attention, sympathy, and comfort from medical personnel. The role of "patient" is a familiar and comforting one, and it fills a psychological need in people with Munchausen's.
There is some controversy on the exact causes of the syndrome, but an increased occurrence has been reported in healthcare professionals ...
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Munchausen syndrome - Munchausen syndrome
In Munchausen syndrome, the sufferer feigns, exaggerates, or creates symptoms of illnesses in himself or herself in order to gain attention, sympathy, and comfort from medical personnel. The role of "patient" is a familiar and comforting one, and it fills a psychological need in people with Munchausen's.
There is some controversy on the exact causes of the syndrome, but an increased occurrence has been reported in healthcare professionals and close family members of people with a chronic illness.
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