Form of abuse in which parent or guardian fabricates symptoms of illness in the child is

Munchausen syndrome In this form of abuse the parent or guardian fabricates or produces symptoms of an illness in the child. The child is admitted frequently in the hospital for medical evaluation. The illness usually does not suggest a paicular disease. X ray and lab investigation may be negative. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 357