title: Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
abstract: Munchausen Syndrome by proxy as a form of child abuse is appearing with greater frequency in the literature. It is essential for pediatric nurses to know this form of child abuse and to aid in early detection, diagnosis, and intervention. The purpose of this article is to present a model of care to assist nurses in detecting and managing affected children and their families.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Senner
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Ott
mesh_terms: D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D011321:Primary Nursing