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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

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Publication Year: 2011
Language: English
Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001555.htm

Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a form of child abuse in which a parent induces real or apparent symptoms of a disease in a child. This publication discusses its causes, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, possible complications and prevention. It also discusses when to contact a medical professional and the exams and tests that are done to determine if a parent has this disorder.

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