This is a difficult disorder to treat in parents. There is little information available about the best types of treatment or what the outcome will be. It usually requires years of psychiatric support.
Children may require medical care to treat injuries the parent inflicted, as well as psychiatric care to deal with depression, anxiety, and other conditions that can be provoked by child abuse.
Some children may die from infections or other injuries inflicted by parents with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
What to expect if I have Munchausen syndrome by proxy  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
This is a difficult disorder to treat in parents. There is little information available about the best types of treatment or what the outcome will be. It usually requires years of psychiatric support.
Children may require medical care to treat injuries the parent inflicted, as well as psychiatric care to deal with depression, anxiety, and other conditions that can be provoked by child abuse.
Some children may die from infections or other injuries inflicted by parents with {{ORGANIZATION}} syndrome by proxy.