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Munchausen by proxy
(redirected from Fabricated or Induced Illness)

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Munchausen by proxy
A factitious disorder in children produced by a parent or other caregiver.
Mentioned in: Factitious Disorders
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It was first recognised in 1977 and is more formally known as fabricated or induced illness.
Sufferers cause sickness in others; SHALLOW GRAVE HORROR. by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
9781846191343 Fabricated or induced illness in a child by a carer; a reader.
Fabricated or induced illness in a child by a carer; a reader by SciTech Book News
Whatever the outcome, I hope that this hearing does not overshadow all the work he has completed over his long and distinguished career, including on Fabricated or Induced Illness, which was formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.
Baby expert faces panel by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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