Citation

Fischler RS. Am. Fam. Physician 1983; 28(6): 103-108.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6650327

Abstract

Poisoning has been added to the spectrum of child maltreatment. The range of clinical manifestations is broad, and the degree of family dysfunction varies. Mechanisms include impulsive acts under stress, lack of appropriate supervision, bizarre child-rearing practices and the rare Munchausen's syndrome by proxy. The physician must be adept at detecting and reporting such cases.

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