She already has a long history of hospitalizations for unexplained
ailments, such as violent vomiting and high fevers. Her mother complains that doctors
do not believe that Hannah is very ill and make little effort to help her.
After the third
emergency room visit in a month, a young doctor recommended that Hannah and her
mother see a psychologist. What may best describe Hannah's condition?
a. Battered child syndrome
b. Factitious disorder by proxy
c. Shaken baby syndrome
d. Sexual abuse
e. Emotional neglect
B Box 12.2, Glossary)
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