The Ripple Effects of Munchausen by Proxy Abuse

July 24, 2025

Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Although medical providers are good at identifying and recognizing Munchausen by Proxy Abuse (MBPA) cases, it is still extremely difficult to stop the train of abuse once it has started. Pediatricians, specialists, and hospitalists are in a unique position to witness the interactions between caregiver and patient, the presence or lack of signs and symptoms, and the response to interventions. This course will follow a case of MBPA that spanned years to take a journey through the many facets and impacts of these stories. Education provided will help pediatric medical professionals of all experience levels to learn the most up-to-date information about MBPA.

Target Audience

All pediatric health care team members, fellows, residents, and medical students.

Registration Rates
Attendee Type	Virtual
Health Care Team	$150
Fellows & Trainees	$75
Nemours Associates*	Free

*Nemours Associates must register using their Nemours email address in order to qualify for the discount.

Net proceeds from this lecture—after the payment of speaker fees—will be donated in full to Munchausen Support, a registered nonprofit organization.

A conference refund, less a $25 processing fee, will be given for WRITTEN cancellations to [email protected] received before July 10, 2025. No refunds will be given after this date. Nemours Children's is not responsible for any cancellation or change fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

Deepen Pediatric Providers’ understanding of how to identify early signs of Munchausen by Proxy abuse (MBPA).
Utilize the APSAC guidelines on Munchausen by Proxy to review and report potential cases to Child Protective Services.
Identify methods for Pediatric Providers to identify at risk cases, inform other providers of concerns, and improve the health care of these children.
Recognize the impact of MBPA cases on siblings, uninvolved parents, and others and discuss the benefits of support groups.
Defend the mandatory reporting of MBPA and other abuse, even with risks of litigation and career damage.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the course coordinator, Emily Smith, MS, CMP at [email protected]

Course summary

Available credit:

4.00 MOC ABP - Pediatrics
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 4.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
4.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
4.00 Continuing Education
This activity is designated for 4.00 continuing education credits.

Course opens:

05/01/2025

Course expires:

12/31/2025

Event starts:

07/24/2025 - 11:00am EDT

Event ends:

07/24/2025 - 3:00pm EDT

Cost:

$150.00

Add to calendar:

Thursday, July 24, 2025
8:00 a.m. PDT	Welcome and Introductions
8:10 a.m. PDT	Munchausen by Proxy Abuse (MBPA) Case Introduction
8:15 a.m. PDT	Terms, Hallmarks and Concerning Caregiver Behaviors in MBPA
8:30 a.m. PDT	Case Update: Report to Child Protective Services (CPS)
8:35 a.m. PDT	Reporting Cases of MBPA to CPS by utilizing APSAC Guideline
8:50 a.m. PDT	Perspectives on Why We Report and Impact of Providers by Survivors of MBPA
9:10 a.m. PDT	Case Update: Escalation of Case
9:15 a.m. PDT	Hospital Team Approach to Cases of MBPA and Roles of Pediatric Hospitalists
9:40 a.m. PDT	Case Update: Surgical Procedures, Involvement of Sister
9:45 a.m. PDT	Effects of MBPA on Siblings and Family Members
10:05 a.m. PDT	Break
10:15 a.m. PDT	Case Update: Court Process and Involvement of Child Protection Team
10:25 a.m. PDT	Court Process for Physicians - Dependency/Criminal
10:45 a.m. PDT	Case Conclusion: Outcome of Court Process and Current Medical Situation
10:55 a.m. PDT	Support Groups for those Affected by MBPA, Munchausen Support
11:10 a.m. PDT	Impacts of MBPA on Family Dynamics and Enlisting Help from Pediatric Hospitalists
11:30 a.m. PDT	Q&A Panel of Experts and Survivors
12:00 p.m. PDT	Adjourn

Virtual via Microsoft Teams

A virtual link will be sent to registered participants on July 23, 2025.

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