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Malingerophobia.

I Pilowsky
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This paper discusses various aspects of malingerophobia, a disturbance of altruistic behaviour, which may affect doctors and other health care professionals. If unrecognized, the condition can have serious consequences. Methods for its early prevention, detection and control are discussed.

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I Pilowsky. Malingerophobia.. https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1985.tb119954.x

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