Current Paediatrics
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 269-273, August 2003

Recognition and management of fabricated and induced illness

  • R Wilson

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Consultant Paediatrician, Department of Paediatrics, Kingston Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7QB, UK

Abstract 

Clinical skills include eliciting a clear history and assessing by examination, investigation and intervention the reasons for the child being brought for an opinion. We can be misled by reports which are incomplete, exaggerated or untrue. Whatever the motivation, this can lead to inappropriate and harmful acts upon the child by tests or treatments. Improved awareness and clinical skill should be supplemented by early collaboration with colleagues in paediatrics and child protection when there is uncertainty or persisting suspicions.

Keywords:  fabricated illness, induced illness, children, recognition

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PII: S0957-5839(03)00056-3

doi:10.1016/S0957-5839(03)00056-3

Current Paediatrics
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 269-273, August 2003

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