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Munchausen by proxy

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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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Children who are found to be victims of persons with Munchausen by proxy syndrome should be immediately removed from the care of the abusing parent or guardian.
More Munchausen By Proxy would be diagnosed if more primary care physicians, who routinely make referrals to specialists, were involved.
: Untangling the Web of Munchausen Syndrome, Munchausen by Proxy, Malingering, and Factitious Disorder.
 
 
 
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