Pdf A Review Of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy Munchausen syndrome, also called factitious disorder imposed on self, is a psychiatric disorder in which a person assumes the role of a sick patient without the intention of external gain (time off from work, medications). physical symptoms are intentionally produced with the purpose of gaining the appearance of a "sick patient." these patients are often a medical mystery to healthcare workers. Abstract. the munchausen syndrome and munchausen syndrome by proxy are factitious disorders characterized by fabrication or induction of signs or symptoms of a disease, as well as alteration of laboratory tests. people with this syndrome pretend that they are sick and tend to seek treatment, without secondary gains, at different care facilities.
Pdf Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy A Case Report Munchausen syndrome by proxy is the most widely recognized term, but the means of diagnosis, psychodynamics, and outcomes continue to be misunderstood. due to confusion surrounding whether the term should be applied to the child as a victim of abuse or to the abuser who intentionally falsifies illness, several other terms have been proposed. Factitious disorder imposed on self is characterized by falsified general medical or psychiatric symptoms [1]. patients deceptively misrepresent, simulate, or cause symptoms of an illness and or injury in themselves, even in the absence of obvious external rewards such as financial gain, housing, or medications. 0038 434 8 0 –2000 113 198. doi: 10.14423 smj.0000000000001079. key points. • munchausen syndrome is a self imposed disorder among. pa t ie n t s who fabricate symptoms, appear medically ill. Abstract. munchausen syndrome and munchausen syndrome by proxy are complex diseases that are difficult to diagnose and treat. to assist in this process, an overview of diagnostic criteria with common characteristics and red flags are discussed, with case studies illustrating identification and diagnosis of these disorders.
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