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Explore the complex world of medical deception with Dying to be Ill by Dr. Marc Feldman. While many people occasionally pretend to be sick to gain sympathy or avoid responsibilities, this book examines those who take these deceptions to extreme levels. Dr. Feldman provides a deep look into the strange motivations that drive individuals to fabricate or induce illness and injury to satisfy deep emotional needs. Readers will learn about the real-world consequences of these behaviors as doctors, family members, and friends become caught in a web of deceit. These stories highlight how medical deception can become a costly, frustrating, and potentially deadly situation for everyone involved. This book offers a serious look at the psychology behind why people manipulate their health status and the impact it has on medical practitioners and loved ones alike.

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Examines the strange motivations behind why individuals fabricate or induce illness to meet emotional needs.

Provides real-world perspectives on how medical deception affects doctors, family members, and friends.

Explores the serious consequences of extreme deception, including the potential for deadly outcomes.

Offers a detailed look at the psychological drivers that lead people to manipulate their health status.

Written by Dr. Marc Feldman to provide insight into the complex web of medical deceit.

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24 May 2018
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