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Reports from King Khalid University, Division of Psychiatry add new data to research in life sciences in children
May 3rd, 2008
Investigators publish new data in the report 'Munchausen syndrome by proxy and child's rights.' According to recent research from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, "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," wrote F.A Al-Haidar and colleagues, King Khalid University, Division of Psychiatry. The researchers...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-05-03)
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