@article{ref1,
title="Culture and Munchausen-by-proxy syndrome: the case of an 11-year-old boy presenting with hyperactivity",
journal="Canadian journal of psychiatry, The",
year="1998",
author="Amirali, E. L. and Bezonsky, R. and McDonough, R.",
volume="43",
number="6",
pages="632-5; discussion 635",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: To discuss some of the challenges presented to the clinician who deals with a possible Munchausen-by-proxy (MBP) syndrome. METHOD: The case of an 11-year-old boy presenting with hyperactivity is discussed. Information from the initial assessment and the 9-month follow-up period is presented. We highlight some cultural considerations as they apply to this immigrant family. A commentary by Dr H Schrier follows the presentation. RESULTS: The positive outcome is discussed in relation to the validation of the diagnosis as well as to cultural issues. CONCLUSION: Cultural issues and dynamic factors may be important when we consider the diagnosis of MBP syndrome in an immigrant family with different expectations from our health care system.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0706-7437",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}