Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Since patients with Munchausen syndrome usually deny that they have this disorder, family members may need to play a major role in arranging treatment. they may wish to ask the doctor the following questions related to Munchausen syndrome:

1. My loved one often complains of illness. What signs should I look for that might indicate Munchausen syndrome?
   
   
2. How is Munchausen syndrome usually diagnosed?
   
   
3. My loved one has Munchausen syndrome. Is there a good chance he or she has other mental illnesses as well?
   
   
4. What are the long-term consequences of my loved one’s attempts to hurt him or herself or to undergo multiple surgeries?
   
   
5. What are my loved one’s treatment options?
   
   
6. Can you recommend a good therapist for my loved one?
   
   
7. If my loved one is unwilling to recognize his/her condition, what can be done?
   
   
8. How can I help my loved one identify and overcome Munchausen syndrome?