Playing Sick? 1st Edition

Playing Sick? 1st Edition by Marc Feldman delivers a compelling, clinician-focused exploration of factitious and somatic symptom presentations that often perplex healthcare teams. Sharp, accessible, and evidence-informed, this first edition unpacks diagnostic pitfalls, medico-legal considerations, and practical management strategies for real-world practice.

Drawing on clinical vignettes and clear decision-making frameworks, Marc Feldman guides readers through differential diagnosis—from malingering to complex psychiatric comorbidity—while emphasizing empathy, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Concise chapters translate research into actionable steps for psychiatrists, primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and trainees who must balance skepticism with compassionate care.

Readers will appreciate the book’s emphasis on assessment tools, communication techniques, and treatment planning that reduce unnecessary investigations and improve outcomes. Practical checklists and case-based learning make it easy to apply principles across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and medico-legal settings.

Whether you’re a clinician in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or elsewhere, Playing Sick? 1st Edition by Marc Feldman offers a timely, authoritative resource to sharpen diagnostic acumen and enhance interdisciplinary practice. Its clear prose and clinically relevant illustrations make it both a handy reference and an engaging read.

For professionals seeking a balanced, humane, and pragmatic approach to challenging presentations, this book is an essential addition to your library. Order your copy today to bring clarity and confidence to managing patients who present with complex symptomatology.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.