Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy

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.

List of Contributors
Introduction
A 20-Year Overview	p. 1
International Perspectives on Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy	p. 13
Child Abuse Specific to the Medical System	p. 39
The Extraordinary Case of Mrs. H.	p. 49
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy: A Perspective from Primary Care	p. 61
The Presentation and Natural History of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy	p. 77
The Detection of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy	p. 89
Assessment of Abusing Families	p. 109
The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem	p. 121
The Social Work Role in Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy	p. 129
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy - The Legal Perspective	p. 149
Risk Assessment	p. 159
Treatment of Perpetrators	p. 175
Treatment and Outcome for Victims	p. 185
Ethical and Public Policy Issues in the Management of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP)	p. 197
Current Challenges in the Management of Perpetrators	p. 209
New Directions in Research and Service Development	p. 219
Index	p. 235
Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved.

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy

Summary

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials