Factitious Disorder by Proxy
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
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📋Overview
Factitious Disorder by Proxy is a legacy term for what is now classified as a form of 'Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another' (FDIA). It involves a caregiver deliberately producing or feigning illness in another person, typically a child, to gain attention or sympathy. This behavior is considered a form of abuse and is distinct from malingering or accidental harm.
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