Reasons Why Malingering or Conversion Reaction May Not Be Recognized

Have you considered the possibility of malingering?

Do you refuse to consider that the patient may be malingering?

Does the patient have concurrent condition(s)?

Have you performed all of the appropriate testing?

Are there inconsistencies in the findings?

Were the inconsistencies recognized?

Is the patient skilled at malingering?

Have you missed reasons why the patient may be motivated to malinger?