Munchausen By Proxy And Other Factitious Abuse

Author : Kathryn Artingstall
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781315352909

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Munchausen by Proxy and Other Factitious Abuse by Kathryn Artingstall Pdf

This book covers Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy (MBP) though the terms have recently changed. The 2013 DSM-V—the update to the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) diagnostic and classification tool—has classified both Munchausen and MBP as "Factitious Systematic Abuse." While thought to have occurred primarily with children and their caregivers, recent research shows a more widespread problem: such medical abuse to spouses, the disabled, the elderly—even pets. Many involve repeat and long-term instances of hospital and medical fraud. This book covers the syndrome itself, interviewing and investigative aspects, victimology, as well indicators in the event of homicide and death.

Author : Thomas A. Roesler,Carole Jenny
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1581101368

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Medical Child Abuse by Thomas A. Roesler,Carole Jenny Pdf

Thomas A. Roesler, MD, FAAP and Carole Jenny, MD, MBA, FAAP make the case that the term Munchausen syndrome by proxy should be retired permanently and replaced with a commonsense appreciation that children can be abused by their parents in the medical environment. Physicians who find themselves providing unnecessary and harmful medical care can see the abuse for what it is, another way parents can harm children. the book offers the first detailed and comprehensive description of treatment for this form of child maltreatment.

Author : Ellen Fish,Leah Bromfield,Daryl Higgins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Child abuse
ISBN : 0642395322

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A New Name for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy by Ellen Fish,Leah Bromfield,Daryl Higgins Pdf

Author : Marc D. Feldman,Gregory P. Yates
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351663533

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Dying to be Ill by Marc D. Feldman,Gregory P. Yates Pdf

Most of us can recall a time when we pretended to be sick to reap the benefits that go along with illness. By playing sick, we gained sympathy, care, and attention, and were excused from our responsibilities. Though doing so on occasion is considered normal, there are those who carry their deceptions to the extreme. In this book, Dr. Marc Feldman describes people’s strange motivations to fabricate or induce illness or injury to satisfy deep emotional needs. Doctors, family members, and friends are lured into a costly, frustrating, and potentially deadly web of deceit. From the mother who shaves her child’s head and tells her community he has cancer, to the co-worker who suffers from a string of incomprehensible "tragedies," to the false epilepsy victim who monopolizes her online support group, "disease forgery" is ever-present in the media and in many people’s lives. In Dying to be Ill: True Stories of Medical Deception, Dr. Feldman, with the assistance of Gregory Yates, has chronicled this fascinating world as well as the paths to healing. With insight developed from 25 years of hands-on experience, Dying to be Ill is sure to stand as a classic in the field.

Author : Mary Eminson,R. J. Postlethwaite
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1999-12-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0750640723

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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Abuse by Mary Eminson,R. J. Postlethwaite Pdf

The aim of this book is to help all professionals who work with children to recognise, to understand and, if possible, to prevent 'Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy' abuse. This headline title encompasses many different situations in which children are presented as 'sick' but where the 'illness' has arisen as a result of the parent's actions in producing a factitious illness either directly (induced illness) or by telling a story of symptoms which lead health professionals to believe the child has an illness. A practical staged approach to this problem is described. This book is a practical guide written by professionals with current experience in this field. It covers all aspects of this form of abuse from mild to life threatening presentations and is structured around case scenarios. It should be of interest to paediatricians both hospital based and community, child mental health professionals, nurses and health visitors, social workers and legal experts.

Author : Stephanie Wrobel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982135065

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Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel Pdf

A dark, shocking, bestselling thriller debut about a mother and daughter—and the lengths to which a daughter will go to find independence. “Nobody wants to hear the truth from a liar.” For the first eighteen years of her life, Rose Gold Watts believed she was seriously ill. She was allergic to everything, used a wheelchair, and practically lived at the hospital. Neighbors did all they could, holding fundraisers and offering shoulders to cry on, but no matter how many doctors, tests, or surgeries, no one could figure out what was wrong with her. Turns out her mom, Patty Watts, was just a really good liar. After serving five years in prison, Patty gets out with nowhere to go and begs her daughter to take her in. The entire community is shocked when Rose Gold says yes. Patty insists all she wants is to reconcile their differences. She says she’s forgiven Rose Gold for turning her in and testifying against her. But Rose Gold knows her mother. Patty Watts always settles a score. Unfortunately for Patty, Rose Gold is no longer her weak little darling… And she’s waited such a long time for her mother to come home.

Author : Brooke Deborah Adshead Gwen,Gwen Adshead,Deborah Brooke
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781848161528

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Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy by Brooke Deborah Adshead Gwen,Gwen Adshead,Deborah Brooke Pdf

This important book reviews the current state of knowledge of Munchausen''s syndrome by proxy, a type of child abuse which causes wide concern. Two main areas are covered, which will be of particular interest: new directions in research, and treatment of the perpetrator in and outside the family. The book also considers the ethical and legal issues raised by this problematic behaviour, which involves many different types of professionals and has a heavy cost not only for services but also for victims and perpetrators. Unlike other books, this volume provides a multidisciplinary perspective, with input from social workers, paediatricians, child-psychiatrists and lawyers, among others. It also offers an international perspective, with contributors from the USA, Canada and Australia. Contents: A 20-Year Overview (A Bentovim); International Perspectives on Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (R Brown & M D Feldman); Child Abuse Specific to the Medical System (J Jureidini & T Donald); The Extraordinary Case of Mrs H (E V Welldon); Munchausen''s Syndrome by Proxy: A Perspective from Primary Care (M J Bannon & Y H Carter); The Presentation and Natural History of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (M C B Plunkett & D P Southall); The Detection of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (M P Samuels); Assessment of Abusing Families (D P H Jones & C Newbold); The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem (S Pizzey); The Social Work Role in Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (J Gray); Munchausen''s Syndrome by Proxy OCo The Legal Perspective (D Taylor & M Nicholls); Risk Assessment (M Eminson); Treatment of Perpetrators (K Bluglass); Treatment and Outcome for Victims (I Mitchell); Ethical and Public Policy Issues in the Management of Munchausen''s Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) (G Adshead); Current Challenges in the Management of Perpetrators (D Brooke & G Adshead); New Directions in Research and Service Development (C Bools). Readership: Paediatricians, psychiatrists, nurses and social workers."

Author : Teresa F. Parnell,Deborah O. Day
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997-07-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781506339719

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Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome by Teresa F. Parnell,Deborah O. Day Pdf

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 tra

Author : Marc D. Feldman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000957808

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Playing Sick? by Marc D. Feldman Pdf

In the classic edition of this outstanding book, originally published in 2004, Dr. Marc Feldman explores the bizarre cases of real patients who feign or even self-induce illness. Playing Sick? chronicles the devastating impact of illness hoaxes, including factitious disorders, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by proxy, and malingering. Based on years of research and clinical practice, Playing Sick? provides the clues that can help professionals, family members, friends, and patients themselves to recognize these diagnoses, avoid invasive procedures, and understand elusive motives. Dr. Feldman offers practical advice to get emotionally ill patients the help they need. This classic edition is essential reading for physicians, social workers, and anyone interested in why and how individuals fabricate illness.

Author : Herbert A. Schreier,Judith A. Libow
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1993-05-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0898621216

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Hurting for Love by Herbert A. Schreier,Judith A. Libow Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive, detailed examination of MBPS. Written by leading authorities, it covers all known clinical, medical, psychological, social and legal aspects of the disorder, including detection, dynamics, treatment, and clinical management. Based on their own experiences evaluating and treating these patients, the authors present an innovative theory of the disorder as a form of imposturing. Detailed psychological test data on a group of MBPS mothers are presented for the first time to enhance our understanding of the cognitive and psychological makeup of parents who fabricate illness in their children. The text also contains a thoughtful discussion of the larger social context of women in our society and in our medical institutions--a discussion crucial to our understanding of why MBPS is predominantly a disorder of women.

Author : Marc D. Feldman,Stuart J. Eisendrath
Publisher : American Psychiatric Pub
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Medical
ISBN : 088048909X

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The Spectrum of Factitious Disorders by Marc D. Feldman,Stuart J. Eisendrath Pdf

Factitious disorder presents one of the most challenging variants of psychopathology in medicine. The Spectrum of Factitious Disorders is the first book for professionals to offer a comprehensive overview of current thinking about patients who feign or induce illness -- in themselves or others -- to accrue the intangible benefits of the "sick" role. Attempts to influence factitious patients' behavior have been largely unsuccessful. This volume covers innovative techniques for treating such patients, stressing the need to treat them with acceptance and understanding. First-person accounts are used to illustrate the intense feelings mobilized in friends, family members, caregivers, and patients themselves as factitious disorders play out. The book also presents a management approach that emphasizes respect for the patient, no matter what the symptomatology. Using abundant case material, this revolutionary work aids mental health practitioners in understanding the phenomenon of "disease-forgery" and addresses its inherent management challenges. Notable contributors provide relevant information on ethical and legal issues in factitious disorders. The clinical features, detection, and management of factitious disorder by proxy are explored, along with comprehensive psychosocial assessment and legal issues in such cases.

Author : Alex V. Levin,Mary S. Sheridan
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UVA:X002755093

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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy by Alex V. Levin,Mary S. Sheridan Pdf

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is the deliberate creation or false reporting of illness in a child by a caretaker for the mere purpose of attracting attention. The authors examine the causes, manifestations and consequences of this little known and sometimes deadly form of child abuse. It is invaluable reading for psychiatrists, pediatricians, social workers, psychologists, child death investigators, and anyone working with chronically ill children.

Author : Marilyn Strachan Peterson,Michael Durfee,Kevin Coulter
Publisher : Volcano Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1884244211

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Child Abuse and Neglect by Marilyn Strachan Peterson,Michael Durfee,Kevin Coulter Pdf

This book written for multidisciplinary child protection teams and presents guidelines for identification, assessment and case management on various forms of child maltreatment.

Author : Kathryn Artingstall
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1998-08-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 0849381622

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Practical Aspects of Munchausen by Proxy and Munchausen Syndrome Investigation by Kathryn Artingstall Pdf

It is essential for anyone involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases to be aware of the often hidden and subtle warning signs of Munchausen by Proxy. Munchausen syndrome, classified as a mental illness, occurs when a person inflicts or fabricates illness upon themselves, often as an attention-getting device. Munchausen by Proxy (MBP) is an even more insidious disorder in that such illness or injury is inflicted upon a victim-usually a child. Awareness can stop the vicious cycle of abuse Practical Aspects of Munchausen by Proxy and Munchausen Syndrome Investigation is the most comprehensive law enforcement handbook written on MBP, which is now considered an index factor in child abuse investigations and as a suspicion factor in the deaths of young children. This book offers detailed insight into the dynamics of MBP abuse and the Munchausen offender. The text chronicles real cases of MBP and Munchausen in the dominion of law enforcement and relates them to general principles of criminal investigations. With this practical guide, readers will be able to readily identify Munchausen-related behavior, apply that recognition in all types of investigations, improve the ability to detect covert or falsified crimes, have the basic knowledge to effectively combat MBP child victimization, or to successfully proscecute MBP cases.

Author : Issy Pilowsky
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997-08-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0471965731

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Abnormal Illness Behaviour by Issy Pilowsky Pdf

Pilowsky presents a general introduction to the early recognition and management of abnormal illness behaviour, and suggests ways to identify such behaviour, offer appropriate psychological care and provide specialist psychiatric help.