title: When the system works: rescuing a child from Munchausen's syndrome by proxy.
abstract: This case study presents a consultation-liaison client and family. The author illustrates how a coordinated staff effort and the nurse-patient relationship resulted in improved treatment.
authors.affiliation: Bristol Hospital, CT, USA. kragaisis01@snet.net
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ragaisis
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D016735:Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*