What is the illness called when a parent hurts their child for attention?

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2007-09-12 05:01:33 · 5 answers · asked by Gooble G 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

This is referred to as munchausen by proxy. You can read more about it here
http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/munchausen.html

2007-09-12 05:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Munchhausen by proxy

2007-09-12 12:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Munchhausen syndrome by proxy

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=38327

2007-09-12 12:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by jawja_punkinpie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Munchenhausen by proxy

2007-09-12 12:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by imthemeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"Munchhausen-By-Proxy Syndrome"

2007-09-12 12:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by charles j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋