Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
This article provides an overview of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. It examines current definitions and looks at the varied clinical presentations. The characteristics of the perpetrators are described with a view to aiding early identification and intervention.
Anderson
J
J
Department of Psychiatry, Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow.
McKane
J P
JP
D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity; D016735:Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team