Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a behaviour pattern akin to Munchausen syndrome in which a caregiver or spouse fabricates, exaggerates, or induces mental or physical health problems in those who are in their care, usually to gain attention or sympathy from others. With deception at its core, this behaviour is an elusive, potentially lethal, and frequently misunderstood form of child abuse or medical neglect that has been difficult to define, detect, and confirm.
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