Somatoform Disorders Flashcards
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def: somatoform disorder
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characterisesd by physical symtpoms that cannot be accounted for by medical disorder but are real
2
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def: factitious disorder
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psychological and physical symptoms that are manufactured or exaggerated for sick role
3
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def: malingering disorder
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psychological and physical symtpoms manufactured or axaggerated for purpose other than sick role - getting bed, obtaining compernsation, evading polce (not psychiatric disorder)
4
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def; somatisation disorder (Briquet’s syndrome)
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unintentionally produced somaticw complaints (chest and heart, back and joint pains)
depression and anxiety common
high utilisation of medical resources
5
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def: hypochondriacal disorder
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- persistent preoccupation with possibility of having more serious physical disorder
- despite medical assurance causes impairment socially and occupationally
supportive rx and CBT
