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. 1994 Dec;1(3):121-7.
doi: 10.1016/1353-1131(94)90078-7.

Munchausen syndrome by proxy

S R Meadow  1
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy

S R Meadow. J Clin Forensic Med. 1994 Dec.

Abstract

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy has been recognised for almost two decades. This review considers the definition, clinical features, consequences (to both victim and perpetrator), diagnosis and outcome of the syndrome.

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