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Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

S Jani1, M White, L A Rosenberg

  • 1University of Maryland, Baltimore.

International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
|January 1, 1992
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Pediatric patients discharged against medical advice (AMA) show high indicators for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP). Further examination of AMA cases is crucial for identifying potential MSBP.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Abuse
  • Medical Psychology

Background:

  • Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) is a form of child abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child.
  • Identifying MSBP is challenging, particularly in pediatric inpatients with complex discharge statuses.

Observation:

  • This study analyzed pediatric inpatients discharged against medical advice (AMA), transferred, or regularly discharged over two years.
  • Records were evaluated for six predefined characteristics indicative of MSBP.
  • Fourteen AMA discharges and twenty-four transfers were compared to forty-one regular discharges.

Findings:

  • A significant suspicion for MSBP was found in 64% of AMA discharges.
  • Only 8% of transferred cases showed MSBP indicators, while regular discharges had none.

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  • The study identified specific MSBP characteristics in the analyzed patient records.

    • Implications:

    • AMA discharges in pediatric settings warrant thorough investigation for potential MSBP.
    • Early detection of MSBP through careful record review can protect child welfare.
    • This research highlights the need for heightened awareness of MSBP in pediatric discharge planning.