Munchausen's by Proxy is a diagnosis given to the parent or caregiver of a child who is seeking self-recognition by stating a child has an unusual illness. This type of diagnosis for the parent/caregiver is known as:
1. Child neglect.
2. Medical abuse.
3. Physical abuse.
4. None of the above. The parent/caregiver is mentally ill.
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1. The caregiver is seeking care for the child, thus is not neglecting the basic needs.
2. The caregiver is using exaggerated symptoms.
3. There is no mention of harm or death.
4. One answer is correct.
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