The department of social work at a local hospital has been contacted regarding an unusual case. A 2 year-old child is brought to the hospital 3 times over a two week period for "breathing problems." Each time the symptoms are present, the mother is with the child. At the third visit, the child is hospitalized, and during the course of an over-night stay, the child appears normal. However, by mid-morning after the mother has returned to the hospital, the breathing monitor sounds an alarm. What concern may the medical staff have regarding this case?

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Cutie

12 January, 10:59

The department of social work at a local hospital has been contacted regarding an unusual case. A 2 year-old child is brought to the hospital 3 times over a two week period for "breathing problems." Each time the symptoms are present, the mother is with the child. At the third visit, the child is hospitalized, and during the course of an over-night stay, the child appears normal. However, by mid-morning after the mother has returned to the hospital, the breathing monitor sounds an alarm. What concern may the medical staff have regarding this case?

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Barbara Nolan · Answer 1

Answer: Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA)

Explanation:It is also known as Munchhausen's by Proxy. It is described as the falsification of physical or psychological appearance of another (such as one's child). It may cause injury to other, presents the other (such as one's child) as ill, impaired or injured.

When found true, the situation is often confirmed by restricting the the presumed perpetrator from the victim for period of time, to see if the victim improves and the medical personnel would directly confront the caregiver, make a child abuse report, report to law enforcement

victim would be removed from the perpetrator's care.