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It is the persistence of an inappropriate or maladaptive mode of perceiving, evaluating, or acting in relation to one's own state of health, despite the fact that the doctor has offered an accurate and reasonably lucid explanation about the illness, with opportunities for discussion, negotiations & clarifications, based on an adequate assessment of all biological, psychological, social & cultural factors.
Abnormal Illness Affirming States
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(2007). Abnormal Illness Behavior. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_14
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