MSRA: Medically Unexplained Symptoms Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by dissociative disorder?
A
Psychiatric symptoms/amnesia
2
Q
What is meant by somatisation disorder?
A
Multiple physical symptoms for 2 years
3
Q
What is meant by hypochondriacal disorder?
A
Conditions or cancer
4
Q
What is meant by conversion disorder?
A
Neurological deficit (motor or sensory), may be caused by stress
4
Q
What is meant by malingering?
A
Intentional production/exaggeration of symptoms
Seeking financial/material gain/benefit
5
Q
What is meant by factitious disorder?
A
Aka Munchausen’s syndrome
Intentional production of symptoms
