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Overview - Fabricated or induced illness
Find out about fabricated or induced illness (FII), which is a rare form of child abuse where a parent or carer exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in the child.
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Fabricated or induced illness
Find out about fabricated or induced illness (FII), which is a rare form of child abuse where a parent or carer exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in the child.
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What happens - Fabricated or induced illness
Information about what happens to protect the child in suspected cases of fabricated or induced illness (FII).
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Signs - Fabricated or induced illness
Learn about the abuse that occurs in fabricated or induced illness (FII).
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Starting to talk about your illness
It can feel very difficult to speak about your illness or the fact you're dying, but talking with your loved ones can help.
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Coping with a terminal illness
Read advice about ways to cope with being told that you have a terminal illness that you will most likely die from.
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Causes - Fabricated or induced illness
The causes of fabricated or induced illness (FII) are not fully understood, but mental health conditions or previous traumatic experiences in the parent or carer's life can play an important role.
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Head injury and concussion
Read about head injuries and concussion, what symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical advice or treatment and how to care for a minor head injury.
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Overview - Munchausen syndrome
Find out about Munchausen syndrome, a condition where someone pretends to be ill or induces symptoms of illness in themselves.
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Hospice care
The aim of hospice care is to improve the lives of people who have an incurable illness by providing care for people from the point at which their illness is diagnosed as terminal, to the end of their life.