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9781860941344

Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy

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  • ISBN13:

    9781860941344

  • ISBN10:

    1860941346

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-07-01
  • Publisher: Imperial College Pr

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Summary

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 behavior, 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.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors
Introduction
A 20-Year Overviewp. 1
International Perspectives on Munchausen Syndrome by Proxyp. 13
Child Abuse Specific to the Medical Systemp. 39
The Extraordinary Case of Mrs. H.p. 49
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy: A Perspective from Primary Carep. 61
The Presentation and Natural History of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxyp. 77
The Detection of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxyp. 89
Assessment of Abusing Familiesp. 109
The Role of the Guardian Ad Litemp. 121
The Social Work Role in Munchausen Syndrome by Proxyp. 129
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy - The Legal Perspectivep. 149
Risk Assessmentp. 159
Treatment of Perpetratorsp. 175
Treatment and Outcome for Victimsp. 185
Ethical and Public Policy Issues in the Management of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP)p. 197
Current Challenges in the Management of Perpetratorsp. 209
New Directions in Research and Service Developmentp. 219
Indexp. 235
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