Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Prognosis (Expectations)
This is a difficult disorder to treat in parents, with little information on the best types of care or outcomes. It usually requires years of psychiatric support.
Children may require medical care to treat the injuries which were inflicted and psychiatric care to deal with conditions like depression or anxiety which can be provoked by child abuse. Some children may die from infections or other injuries inflicted by parents with Munchausen's by proxy.
|
