Munchausen syndrome by proxy and child's rights

Authors

• Fatima A. Al-Haidar, Division of Psychiatry, King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, Riyadh 11472, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 4671717. Fax. +966 (1) 4672571. E-mail: alhaidar4{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

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.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

452

Last Page

454

Recommended Citation

Al-Haidar, Fatima A. (2008) "Munchausen syndrome by proxy and child's rights," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 29: Iss. 3, Article 25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4272