Charley brings her young daughter into the emergency room with internal bleeding. The attending physician later concludes that Charley caused the symptoms in her daughter intentionally, wanting to gain attention and praise for her devoted care of her sick child. If this assessment is correct, the appropriate diagnosis is:

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Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a disorder where a caregiver, often a parent, fabricates or induces illness in another person, typically their child, to gain attention and sympathy. The scenario described fits this diagnosis, as Charley intentionally causes symptoms in her daughter to receive praise for her care.

Charley Brings Her Young Daughter into the Emergency Room with Internal