[Munchausen syndrome: need for centralized administrative health-care management]

Harefuah. 1991 Mar 1;120(5):256-7.
[Article in Hebrew]

Abstract

The clinical picture of Munchausen syndrome is that of feigned or self-induced illness with the aim of being hospitalized and/or receiving unnecessary medical interventions, peregrination from 1 hospital to another, and disruptive behavior when hospitalized. These patients are a danger to themselves and heavily burden inpatient facilities that care for them. We present a case that illustrates the problems of diagnosing and managing such patients. We stress the need for adequate centralization and distribution of the relevant information concerning these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Israel
  • Medical Record Linkage
  • Munchausen Syndrome* / diagnosis