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Wedel, Kenneth R. – Social Work, 1971
Patients suffering from factitious illness present complex problems for themselves and hospital personnel. This article describes a multidisciplinary intervention through confrontation approach that has proved to be successful with such patients. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Helping Relationship, Intervention