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Using Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) to Minimize Your Exposure to Symptom Magnification Syndrome (SMS)

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Symptom Magnification Syndrome Definition

“Self-destructive socially reinforced behavioral response pattern consisting of reports or displays of symptoms which function to control the life circumstances of the sufferer.” (Matheson, 1987)