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1University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, USA.
Abstract:
"Developmental Stifling" is a term recently developed by us to denote a symptom pattern observed in a variety of clinical practice sites. The purpose of our paper is to define developmental stifling and compare this recently identified condition with Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. A case example of developmental stifling is provided, as well as recommendations for early identification and treatment.
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