Munchausen Syndrome by proxy: Definition, context, and psychological factors involved
The Munchausen syndrome by proxy refers to a pathology characterized by physical and emotional abuse in which the simulation or production of symptoms is directed towards a child, which involves taking him or her to health treatments and unnecessary surgeries. The difficulties in the diagnosis of th...
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
2014
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Online Access: | http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/psicologia/article/view/9289/9703 http://repositorio.pucp.edu.pe/index/handle/123456789/99822 |