title: Early recognition of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.
abstract: In Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP), a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in another individual. In most cases, the parent is the perpetrator and the child, the victim. MSBP is a form of child abuse that in extreme cases may result in death. A large percentage of health care providers are not familiar with the syndrome. Early recognition of MSBP is necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the syndrome.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Fulton
mesh_terms: D001049:Apnea / Q000209:etiology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D016735:Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*