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While some terminology may now be considered outdated and does not fall within the inclusion criteria of ICD-11 (hence making it de facto not BID), it is retained here to provide a space for informed discussions on these related topics. The terminology (and definition) of this section is drawn from Bruno, R. L. (1997). Devotees, Pretenders and Wannabes: Two Cases of Factitious Disability Disorder. Sexuality and Disability, 15(4), 243–260.

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