This paper will discuss the history of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, what the abuse is, the characteristics of the perpetrator, common ailments of victims, dilemmas of doctors and nurses, and if there is treatment for the perpetrator. The perpetrator is primarily the biological mother who seeks attention by having a sick child. They are enchanted by the attention from the nurses, doctors, media, and loved ones. They often have unexpla

The majorities of the victims are very young and are usually under the age of six years old simply because an older child usually reveals the abuse (Fulton, 2000). If it involves an

These mothers bring their children to doctors and emergency rooms often with serious life threatening symptoms. The condition usually presents itself as a serious problem sometimes and the doctors are unable to treat it successfully.

Laird, E. (2001). Nurses’ knowledge of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Pediatric Nursing, 13, (7), 23

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