A review about munchausen syndrome by proxy: form of child abuse
- Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal
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Itir Tari Comert,1 Seda Ugras,2 Dilek Salkim Islek,2 Emel Hulya Yukseloglu2
Department of Psychology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vak?f University, Turkey - Dilek Salkim İşlek, Institution of Forensic Science, Istanbul University, TurkeyInstitution of Forensic Science, Istanbul University, Turkey
- Seda Uğraş, Institution of Forensic Science, Istanbul University, Turkey
- Emel Hülya Yükseloğlu, Institution of Forensic Science, Istanbul University, Turkey
Abstract
The Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, as described in 1977 by Meadow, are comprised today in the “Factitious disorders”. Munchausen by proxy syndrome is a type of severe abuse that is caused by the parent of the child. The incidence of recurrence is quite high. There are patients who travel through hospitals to adapt illness stories, which is why unnecessary and numerous medical or surgical interventions are applied and this is called Munchausen Syndrome. The disease is usually performed by a mother with a personality disorder. They are very talented in deceiving healthcare personnel. They enjoy the child's apparent illness and enjoy the interest and sympathy of the healthcare staff. It is very important to start treatment as early as possible. If the diagnosis becomes definite, psychiatric treatment should be started. The purpose of this article is to carry out a review of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
Keywords
Child, Abuse, Munchausen, Syndrome By Proxy, Psychopathology, Forensic, Disease, Children, Diagnosis, Addicts, Accident, Psychiatric, Undiagnosed, Perpetrator, Redness
