Reviews

Dying to be Ill: True Stories of Medical Deception by Gregory P. Yates, Marc D. Feldman

krustations's review

challenging dark emotional informative sad slow-paced

4.0

imalwayswrite's review

dark emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

scytale's review

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

nstone01's review

4.0

Dr. Feldman does MBI (Munchausen's by Internet) justice in this piece - displaying through empathy, data and anecdotal experiences (of loved ones, medical professionals, and sufferers) how Munchausen's can impact loved ones, especially online (in support groups, and individual relationships). Leaving no stone unturned, he touches on important side topics, such as the significance of this diagnosis (and misdiagnosis), it's long term implications, how to approach this diagnosis when suspected and even a suspected prevalence of animal Munchausen's by Proxy.

I will admit that I felt conflicted buying this book, because of my strong feelings about sexism, racism and my own experiences in feeling judged while seeking medical care. And that being said? This book could does need some disclaimers and clarifications which is why i gave it 4 stars, instead of 5. However, along side proper training and with the lead of psychiatric care, this book could be an asset in medical care settings.