"Factitious Disorders" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Disorders characterized by physical or psychological symptoms that are not real, genuine, or natural.
| Descriptor ID |
D005162
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F03.875.375
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| Concept/Terms |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Factitious Disorders" by people in Profiles.
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The efficacy of empathy in diagnosis and treatment. Pharos Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Med Soc. 1987; 50(1):25-9.