Web of Deceit: A Literature Review of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.

Rosenberg, Donna A.

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ERIC Number: EJ366027

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Publication Date: 1987

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Web of Deceit: A Literature Review of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.

Rosenberg, Donna A.

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v11 n4 p547-63 1987

A literature review and case study provide detailed characteristics of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of child abuse wherein the mother falsifies illness in her child through simulation and/or production of illness, presenting the child for medical care while disclaiming knowledge of its etiology. Guidelines for medical, social service, and legal management are provided. (Author/VW)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Abuse, Counselor Client Relationship, Diseases, Etiology, Legal Responsibility, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Physical Health, Psychopathology, Psychosis, Psychosomatic Disorders, Social Services

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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