| • 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?
