Munchausen Syndrom by Proxy

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: What’s the Mystery?

Abstract
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy has been characterized by its distinguishable behavior that meets the criteria of fictitious disorder according to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR) (2000). Munchausen Syndrome affects many people that unconsciously expose themselves and their children to unnecessary abuse and maltreatment in attempts to gain attention by medical professionals, friends, and neighbors. The goal of clinicians and forensic professionals is to be able to effectively detect and assess individuals that maltreat their children hoping to treat these individuals and their families.

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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: What’s the Mystery?
Munchausen Syndrome is a rather new phenomenon that was developed first in 1951 by Dr. Richard Asher to classify an unexplainable behavior that seem to only affect adults which began as a random and indistinguishable problem within the healthcare system. This behavior had originated as being a behavior that affected adults however healthcare professionals began to notice that a trend was beginning to appear with this same type of behaviors affecting young child within their pediatric hospitals.
Adult Munchausen Syndrome is characterized as the intentional and chronic pursuit of medical treatment by way of inflicting injury to themselves and/or the fabrication of illness or symptoms. This behavior is deliberately used to attract the attention of medical personal and elicit the concern of friends and family. The goal of an individual diagnosed with

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