Munchausen syndrome by proxy: An alarming face of child abuse
Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is emerging as a serious form of child abuse. It is an intentional production of illness in another, usually children by mothers, to assume sick role by proxy. It is poorly understood and a controversial diagnosis. Treatment is very difficult. We present a case of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2015;volume=37;issue=1;spage=90;epage=92;aulast=Gehlawat |