This disease is so intriguing to learn about.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick.
I was just reading about this latest case;
www.q13fox.com
How do the doctors not also get charged or reprimanded though? Putting a child through unnecessary surgeries is criminal in my opinion.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick.
- Is a parent or caregiver—usually a mother.
- Often a woman between the ages of 20 and 40.
- Might be a healthcare professional.
- Acts very friendly and cooperative with healthcare providers.
- Appears very concerned about their child's health.
I was just reading about this latest case;
Renton mother cleared in ‘medical child abuse’ case against adopted 6-year-old daughter
Court documents say the child has had nearly 500 medical appointments since she was around 2 years old, many of which were unnecessary, prosecutors allege.
How do the doctors not also get charged or reprimanded though? Putting a child through unnecessary surgeries is criminal in my opinion.
