Extractions: and receive a tax deduction Other ways to help can be found here Munchausen's Syndrome refers to a psychiatric disorder where patients pretend to have illnesses, and therefore are subjected to many medical tests and surgical procedures. Of course, these would never have been performed if the patient had not tried to fabricate them. However, the most notorious patients have often had dozens of surgical procedures for factitious (false) symptoms. Thus, this is a form of self-mutilation. Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy (MSP) is a parenting disorder where parents, usually the mother, fabricate symptoms in their children, thus subjecting the child to unnecessary medical tests and/or surgical procedures. In some cases, the parents also inflict injury and can kill their children in the process. MSP is not rare in Apnea Programs. Apnea is the perfect disorder for MSP, because infants appear normal between episodes. Therefore, a parent can bring her baby to a medical facility, fabricate a history of an apparent life threatening event, and the baby will be admitted, many tests performed, sometimes even surgery (such as tracheostomomies) are performed. MSP parents can be quite good at this, often switching from doctor to doctor so that it is difficult for one individual to put it all together. There have been documented cases of MSP in apnea clinics. However, these are much rare than "true" infant apnea.
Munchausen's Syndrome By Proxy: Fact Or Fiction? munchausen's syndrome by Proxy Fact or Fiction? munchausen's syndrome is rapidlybecoming the modern day equivalent to the witch hunts in the Dark Ages. http://www.yvonneeldridge.org/Munchausens.html
Extractions: Contact Us Munchausen's Syndrome is rapidly becoming the modern day equivalent to the witch hunts in the Dark Ages. Then, as now, the presumption by the population at large, and certainly by the judicial system, is "guilty until proven innocent", and it is well nigh impossible to prove innocence, even if the accused can produce evidence. Rumor and whispered innuendo are often all that is required in order for the bonfire to be lit. All it takes is for one doctor to accuse ("diagnose") a mom as having MSBP, and it does not matter what the truth may be. It does not matter whether or not she actually has MSBP. CPS can take her children away, and it doesn't even take a trial to do it. They don't need a second opinion, they don't need evidence of guilt, they don't need to try to determine the truth of the charges. All they need is an accusation. Fortunately, this problem is beginning to receive some attention. Here is an excellent place to start in acquainting yourself with the awful truth behind false
Munchausen munchausen by Proxy syndrome munchausen by proxy syndrome (MBPS) is oneof the most harmful forms of child abuse. It is also perplexing. http://home.coqui.net/myrna/munch.htm
Extractions: Munchausen by proxy syndrome (MBPS) is one of the most harmful forms of child abuse. It is also perplexing. MBPS involves an apparent deeply caring mother who repeatedly fabricates symptoms or provokes actual illnesses in her helpless infant or child. MBPS was first described in 1977 by Meadow; since then more than 200 MBPS related articles have appeared, the majority being case descriptions. Understanding the dynamics of this disorder is of utmost importance because growing evidence indicates that it is more common than previously believed and it is devastating if not fatal for the children and infants. It is also important to mention the effects MBPS has on others who become involved in this cases, particularly nurses and physicians. Maybe the most important aspect of this syndrome is the immense ability of the mother to fool doctors and the susceptibility of physicians to her manipulations. The hospital, which is the most common setting for MBPS cases, is where as much as 75% of the MBPS-related morbidity occurs as a consequence of attempts by physicians to diagnose and treat the affected child or infant. More than 98% of MBPS cases involve female perpetrators. Even the most experienced pediatricians often miss evident clues left by these mothers. Although there are many case reports of MBPS, no population-based prevalence data exist. The average length of time to establish a diagnosis of MBPS generally exceeds 6 months; often a sibling has died of undiagnosed causes before the MBPS is uncovered. Jani et al found that during a 2-year period nearly 50% of patients discharged against medical advice satisfied at least three of six characteristics of MBPS.
MUNCHAUSEN'S SYNDROME BY PROXY munchausen'S syndrome BY PROXY Current Issues in Assessment, Treatment and Researchedited by Gwen Adshead Deborah Brooke (Broadmoor Hospital, UK) This http://www.wspc.com/books/medsci/p115.html
Extractions: 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) The Extraordinary Case of Mrs H (E V Welldon) The Detection of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (M P Samuels) The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem (S Pizzey) The Social Work Role in Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (J Gray) 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)
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Munchausen's Syndrome By Proxy munchausen'S syndrome BY PROXY By Christina Johns Cynthia Lyda,a San Antonio woman accused of child abuse, could face as much http://www.cjjohns.com/c_law/proxy.html
Extractions: MUNCHAUSEN'S SYNDROME BY PROXY By: Christina Johns Cynthia Lyda, a San Antonio woman accused of child abuse, could face as much as 212 years in prison if she is convicted of all the charges against her. Part of her defense, however, is that she suffers from an increasingly well-known psychiatric disorder called Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy (MSP). Experts say that this is one of the least understood forms of child abuse and least understood forms of mental illness. MSP is a psychiatric disorder which involves caregivers intentionally harming children so that they can bask in the attention they receive for their own caregiving. The actual incidence of MSP is difficult to determine. There is a good possibility that there is a lot more of it than we know about. Numerous cases once considered to be caused by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), for example, have recently been determined to be caused by caregivers with MSP. But, there is also the possibility of over reporting, especially with the increased media attention being given to MSP. There are women who say they have been unfairly accused of MSP who have created an organization to call attention to the incidence of false accusations. They claim that it is all too easy for frustrated doctors who can't find the cause of their child's disease, or who wanted to avoid malpractice suits, to throw around the MSP accusation, with virtually no liability. The traditional position by most health practitioners is that successful treatment is rare.
NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia Munchausen's Syndrome NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia entry on munchausen's syndrome includingdescription, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. munchausen's syndrome. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/nhsdoheso/display.asp?sTopic=Munchausenssyndrome
NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia Munchausen's Syndrome NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia entry on munchausen's syndrome including description,symptoms, diagnosis, treatment. munchausen's syndrome. Introduction. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/nhsdoheso/print.asp?sTopic=Munchausenssyndrome
Mart - Munchausen's Syndrome By Proxy munchausenS syndrome (FACTITIOUS DISORDER) BY PROXY. A Brief Reviewof Its Scientific and Legal Status. Eric G. Mart. munchausen http://www.scientificmentalhealth.org/SRMHP/vol1/no1/abstracts/Mart.html
Extractions: Eric G. Mart, Highland Psychological Services, Manchester, New Hampshire. Correspondence concerning this abstract should be sent to Eric G. Mart at emart@mediaone.net A Brief Review of Its Scientific and Legal Status Eric G. Mart You can read the full text of this article in The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice , vol. 1, no. 1 (Spring/Summer 2002).
Munchausen's Syndrome Evelyn Kelly. munchausens syndrome. Photodisc. R. Asher first describedmunchausens syndrome in 1951 (Lancet 1951, 1, 339341). http://pubs.acs.org/subscribe/journals/mdd/v05/i05/html/05dad.html
Extractions: Photodisc William McIlhoy was an expert at being sick. As recorded in the 1993 Guinness Book of Records Lancet The diagnosis of MSBP is time-consuming, taking anywhere from 6 to 15 months. Determining the incidence and prevalence is difficult because no widespread population-based studies exist. Diagnosis A high index of suspicion is needed to make a diagnosis of MSBP. The signs include the following: A hallmark of the syndrome is the cessation of symptoms when the child is separated from the mother. The mother appears tender, loving, and devoted to the child and thrives in a hospital setting. Usually, much turmoil exists in the marriage, and the father is usually not involved in care of the youngster. An observant pediatrician may suspect a problem and involve other social agencies. MSBP qualifies as abuse under the Child Abuse Prevention Act of 1974. The court may remove the child and order psychological tests of the perpetrator.
Munchausen's Syndrome Back to List. Title Author Date Source munchausen's syndrome Presentingas Cluster Headache Case Report Posted August 2001. ABSTRACT http://www.headachedrugs.com/archives/munchausen.html
Extractions: Factitious disorders are displayed by patients who actively seek to assume the sick role, without obvious secondary gains from feigning illness.If they do display ulterior motives, the disorder would most likely be termed malingering.The popular name for these factitious disorders with physical symptoms has become Munchausen's syndrome, labeled as such by Richard Asher.He based the name and syndrome on the German officer Karl Friedrich Hieronymus, Frieherr von Munchausen (1720-1797), well known for exaggerating his own adventures.With this disorder, there is a need to remain in the sick role, and these patients often are hospitalized multiple times for the feigned illness.In the following report, a young woman feigned cluster headache, which began after an injection for cervical pain. The patient craved attention, and was very persistent in her attempts to be hospitalized.She felt very comfortable in the sick role and described herself as an extremely severe chronic cluster patient. There was no obvious secondary gain other than increased attention, and the obtaining of narcotics.
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