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Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome: Misunderstood Child Abuse [Hardcover]

Teresa F. Parnell (Editor), Deborah O. Day (Editor)

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Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome (MBPS), a form of child abuse in which a primary carer - usually a mother - fabricates and/or induces illness in a child, is one of the least understood forms of child abuse and mental illness. Examining the current knowledge about the manifestations and consequences of this perplexing behaviour, this book assists all professionals working with chronically ill children in identifying and intervening with this bizarre and often deadly form of abuse.

Drawing from their firsthand experience with the complexities of such cases, the editors and contributors address critical issues of not only identification and assessment but also long-term psychotherapy. Therapy with the mother/perpetrator has traditionally been markedly unsuccessful, but this book provides a much-needed framework for the successful treatment of acknowledged perpetrators. Emphasizing the important role of efficient multidisciplinary cooperation in handling MBPS cases, Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome also features perspectives from experts in the fields of medicine, child protection, education, social work, hospital administration and law.

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Munchausen: DSM IV diagnosis 15 Nov 2010
By AYC - Published on Amazon.com
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Just for the record, Munchausen by Proxy is most definitely a diagnosable mental health disorder. In the DSM IV it's known as Factitious Disorder (DSM IV code:300.19).
A similar condition known as "Angel of Death" or "Angel of Mercy" syndrome has been reported and medical professionals with symptomotology fitting this disorder have been tried and convicted after creating illness and even causing death to their patients. Some of the better known medical cases were: Richard Angelo, Harold Shipman and Jane Toppan.
Sad but TRUE 7 Feb 2008
By Christiana Rose - Published on Amazon.com
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hey umm i come from family with this... It is true and very much still around and DEFINATLLY NOT outdated.
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Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome: Misunderstood Child Abuse 1 Jun 2000
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Factual w/ interesting approach.

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