Citation

Bennett K. J. Child Health Care 2000; 4(4): 163-166.

Affiliation

Paediatric Unit, The Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11855474

Abstract

The difficulties in diagnosing Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Abuse (MSbPA) are examined. The perpetrators of MSbPA are usually the victim's primary care giver. The warning signs of MSbPA include unexplained, prolonged and extraordinary illness with the signs and symptoms only being evident when the suspected perpetrator is present. Confrontation, exclusion and covert video surveillance are all possible routes to gaining further evidence. The problems associated with covert video surveillance are explored.