malingery in a sentence

Definition

Malingery refers to the act of feigning illness or disability to achieve a specific gain, such as attention or avoidance of responsibility.

Malingery can often be difficult to detect in patients seeking attention.
His constant complaints of pain were suspected to be a case of malingery.
The doctor was trained to recognize signs of malingery during his assessments.
Malingery not only complicates diagnosis but also strains healthcare resources.
She was accused of malingery after experts deemed her symptoms exaggerated.