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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Main Authors: Gomes Gonçalves, Thomas, Germano Motta, Maria Eduarda, Kegler, Paula, Kother Macedo, Mônica Medeiros
Format: Others
Language:Español
Published: 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