| Are
most often biological mothers of the victims, but
potential offenders are not limited to this group;
fathers and persons outside the family also have been
identified.
Are often upper
class, well-educated persons
Remain
uncharacteristically calm in view of the victim's
perplexing medical symptoms
Welcome medical
tests that are painful to the child
Praise medical
staffs excessively
Appear to be very
knowledgeable about the victim's illness
Have some medical
education, either formal or through self-initiated
study or experience
Might have a
history of the same illness as the victim
Typically shelter
victim from outside activities, such as school or play
with other children
Allow only
selected persons close to their children
Maintain a high
degree of attentiveness to the victim
Seem to find
emotional satisfaction when the child is hospitalized,
because of the staff's praise of their apparent
ability to be a superior caregiver |
What
is MSP?
