Malingering | A point of clinical focus Malingering is falsification or profound exaggeration of illness (physical or mental) to gain external benefits such as avoiding work or responsibility, seeking drugs, avoiding trial (law), seeking attention, avoiding military services, leave from school, paid leave from a job, among others. The physician can help by encouraging: Behavioral therapy Psychotherapy Counseling #keepgoing #mindset #focused #mindsetmotivation #fyp #study #study #studywithme #phy