Table 10-1: table: 10-1Dx Checklist

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self

1.

False creation of physical or psychological symptoms, or deceptive production of injury or disease, even without external rewards for such ailments.

2.

Presentation of oneself as ill, damaged, or hurt.

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another

1.

False creation of physical or psychological symptoms, or deceptive production of injury or disease, in another person, even without external rewards for such ailments.

2.

Presentation of another person (victim) as ill, damaged, or hurt.

(Information from: APA, 2013)