Factitious (12)

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http://www.mbpexpert.com
A Dangerous Kind of Maltreatment Open in a new browser window
   Presents information on Munchausen by Proxy, a knowledge quiz, and links to further resources.
   http://www.mbpexpert.com
http://www.ashermeadow.com/
Asher-Meadow Center Open in a new browser window
   Information, link, books, case studies, news and support center for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.
   http://www.ashermeadow.com/
http://andreisz.club.fr/
Factitious Disorders Open in a new browser window
   General introduction to Munchausen syndrome, with FAQ, statistics, case reports, and definitions.
   http://andreisz.club.fr/
http://www.juliegregory.com
Julie Gregory Open in a new browser window
   A personal account by a woman who experienced Munchausens by proxy. Includes reviews of published memoirs.
   http://www.juliegregory.com
http://www.healthyplace.com/site/article_faking_2.asp
Munchausen by Internet: Faking Illness Online Open in a new browser window
   Article about people who join health support groups, chats, and message boards and fake a serious illness. Includes tips on how to spot this type of deception.
   http://www.healthyplace.com/site/article_faking_2.asp
http://childabuse.gactr.uga.edu/both/lasherfeldman/lasherfeldman1.phtml
Munchausen by Proxy and Sexual Abuse Open in a new browser window
   Comprehensive article intended for the education of people involved in forensic investigations of child sexual abuse and related allegations.
   http://childabuse.gactr.uga.edu/both/lasherfeldman/lasherfeldman1.phtml
http://sids-network.org/experts/msp.htm
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Open in a new browser window
   Two physicians from the SIDS Network present descriptions of this disorder.
   http://sids-network.org/experts/msp.htm
http://www.vachss.com/help_text/msp.html
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Resources Open in a new browser window
   Small collection of annotated links to news articles and other resources.
   http://www.vachss.com/help_text/msp.html
http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/articles/parenting/hsmun.html
Parenthood Betrayed: The Dilemma of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy Open in a new browser window
   A doctor explains how this disorder affects families. From SelfHelp magazine.
   http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/articles/parenting/hsmun.html
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SurvivingAfterBetrayal/
Surviving After Betrayal Open in a new browser window
   Yahoo group for people who have been affected by adults with factitious disorder.
   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SurvivingAfterBetrayal/
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3125.htm
eMedicine - Factitious Disorder Open in a new browser window
   Article by Todd S. Elwyn, MD, covers history, causes, symptoms and clues to recognition, prevalence, differential diagnosis, and treatment of this condition, which can be very challenging for busy physicians.
   http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3125.htm

Last Updated: 2007-04-14 03:54:46