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.

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Yes, you can access Munchausen's Syndrome By Proxy: Current Issues In Assessment, Treatment And Research by Gwen Adshead, Deborah Brooke, Ian Mitchell in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Midwifery. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher

ICP

Year

2001

ISBN

9781848161528

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Gynecology, Obstetrics & Midwifery

Contents
List of Contributors
Introduction
Chapter 1. A 20-Year Overview
Chapter 2. International Perspectives on Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Chapter 3. Child Abuse Specific to the Medical System
Chapter 4. The Extraordinary Case of Mrs H
Chapter 5. Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy: A Perspective from Primary Care
Chapter 6. The Presentation and Natural History of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Chapter 7. The Detection of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Chapter 8. Assessment of Abusing Families
Chapter 9. The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem
Chapter 10. The Social Work Role in Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Chapter 11. Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy - The Legal Perspective
Chapter 12. Risk Assessment
Chapter 13. Treatment of Perpetrators
Chapter 14. Treatment and Outcome for Victims
Chapter 15. Ethical and Public Policy Issues in the Management of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP)
Chapter 16. Current Challenges in the Management of Perpetrators
Chapter 17. New Directions in Research and Service Development
Index