When a mother produces symptoms of diseases in her child and presents the child for treatment, this is called:

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Factitious disorder by proxy, also known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy, is a mental health disorder in which a caregiver produces or feigns illness in another person, usually their own child, in order to gain attention and sympathy. This is different from malingering, which refers to feigning or exaggerating symptoms for a tangible gain, such as disability benefits or avoiding work. Factitious disorder by proxy is considered a type of abuse and can lead to serious harm to the child.

When a Mother Produces Symptoms of Diseases in Her Child