Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy Definition

Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy Sentence Examples

• An example is the " Munchausen syndrome by proxy " theory put forward by Professor Sir Roy Meadow and now discredited.

• Both Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen syndrome by proxy are thought to be rare, but there are no solid statistics on the frequency of either diagnosis.

• Some research indicates that children and adolescents who develop Munchausen syndrome are more likely to have been previous victims of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

• Children who are victims of Munchausen syndrome by proxy are usually removed from the offending caregiver immediately and placed in protective custody.