title: Use of an amytal interview in the management of factitious deaf mutism.
abstract: We describe the case of a young woman presenting with deaf mutism and self-damaging behaviour. We emphasize the active investigation of psychological and physical symptoms, combined with gradual and gentle confrontation in a supportive setting.
authors.affiliation: Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Vic.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Marriage
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Govorchin
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dilworth
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000654:Amobarbital; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005162:Factitious Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation
chemical_list: D000654:Amobarbital