14.3 Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) and Perplexing Presentations

The terminology used to describe fabrication or induction of Illness by a carer is a subject of considerable debate amongst professionals. It has been known by a number of terms including:

Munchausen syndrome by Proxy
Factitious Illness by Proxy
Illness induction syndrome

Fabrication or Induced Illness (FII) is now the commonly used terminology, as it maintains focus on the child

Please refer to the Pan-Merseyside guidance on FII and Perplexing Presentation

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14.3 Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) and Perplexing Presentations

The terminology used to describe fabrication or induction of Illness by a carer is a subject of considerable debate amongst professionals. It has been known by a number of terms including:

Munchausen syndrome by Proxy

Factitious Illness by Proxy

Illness induction syndrome

Fabrication or Induced Illness (FII) is now the commonly used terminology, as it maintains focus on the child

Please refer to the Pan-Merseyside guidance on FII and Perplexing Presentation