2023 - 2024 Somatoform / Factitious Disorders

The intent of this lecture is to provide a comprehensive overview of somatic symptoms and their relationship to mental health.  The presenter will review the basics of recognizing somatic symptoms of Conversion disorder.  The lecture will discuss the differences between malingering and factitious disorders.  In addition, the presentation will also discuss hypochondriasis and the appropriate nomenclature of disorders after the switch from DSM IV to DSM V.

Target Audience

  • Residents
  • Physicians

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to; 

  • Describe somatic symptoms and their relationship to mental health. 
  • Recognize somatic symptoms and Conversion disorder. 
  • Discuss the differences between malingering and factitious disorders. 
  • Discuss hypochondriasis and appropriate nomenclature of disorders after the switch from DSM IV to DSM V.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens: 
07/11/2023
Course expires: 
06/30/2024
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Speaker(s)

Michelle Pearce, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Lino Linares, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    TeleSpecialists designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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