Illness Anxiety Disorder ( Hypochondriasis) Illustration Woody Allen

This clip from Hannah and Her Sisters can be used to illustrate Illness Anxiety Disorder (which was called Hypochondriasis in the DSMIVTR). In this case, the patient Mickey (Woody Allen) does exhibit some mild symptoms (hearing impairment) and does exhibit, per Criterion C, a high level of anxiety about his health ( I am dying ), and is easily alarmed about his personal health status ( I have a brain tumor ). Caveat: The first doctor does ask for a CAT scan (not shown) and his MD friend does acknowledge