Title of article
Letter to the Editor: Factitious disorders and implications for emergency health services
Author/Authors
Sheikh, Asfandyar Dow University of Health Sciences - Dow Medical College, Pakistan , Noorani, Muhammad Muslim Dow University of Health Sciences - Dow Medical College, Pakistan , Khaliq, Muhammad Farhan Dow University of Health Sciences - Dow Medical College, Pakistan
From page
152
To page
152
Abstract
Madam, emergency departments (EDs) in Karachi are becoming more crowded than the quintessential fish markets. A large portion of this can be attributed to the cloud of brutality that seems to cover most of the city. However, an aspect that often goes neglected, relates to an array of psychiatric conditions, collectively known as Factitious Disorders. These disorders are characterized by deliberate production or exaggeration of symptoms.
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Record number
2653078
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