Published 2008 | Version v1
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy and child's rights

Creators

  • 1. Div. of Psychiatry, King Khalid Univ. Hospital, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

Description

Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is an extreme form of child abuse in which perpetrators induce life-threatening conditions in their children. A case of MSBP is described in detail. Difficulties in diagnosis and management in this part of the world are presented. Until now, no national legal guidelines exist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to child abuse in general and MSBP in particular. Urgent guidelines, policies and legal system are required in the KSA. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Saudi Medical Journal
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 452-454
ISSN
0379-5284

INIS

Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
Country of Input or Organization
Saudi Arabia
INIS RN
40030301
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BEHAVIOR; CHILDREN; DIAGNOSIS; MENTAL DISORDERS; PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS; SAUDI ARABIA
Descriptors DEC
AGE GROUPS; ANIMALS; ARAB COUNTRIES; ASIA; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; DRUGS; MAMMALS; MAN; MIDDLE EAST; PRIMATES; VERTEBRATES