Description:
This
program discusses Munchausen by proxy syndrome (MBPS) which is a relatively
rare form of child abuse that involves the exaggeration or fabrication of
illnesses or symptoms by a primary caregiver.
Learning Objectives:
- Define
Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome (MBPS) and common signs and symptoms of this form
of child abuse.
- Outline
clinical signs and lab results that may indicate MBPS.
- Discuss
real-world anecdotes of MBPS in pediatrics.
Author(s):
Jean M. Palmer, AS, RMA(AMT), AHI(AMT)
Launched: 2018