Munchausen by Proxy and Other Factitious Abuse : Practical and Forensic Investigative Techniques

by Kathryn Artingstall

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Format Paperback / Softback

Book Series Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations

ISBN-10 036777884X

ISBN-13 9780367778842

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Imprint CRC Press

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Mar 31st, 2021

Print length 338 Pages

Weight 678 grams

Dimensions 17.80 x 25.10 x 3.00 cms

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This book covers Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy (MBP) though the terms have recently changed. The 2013 DSM-V—the update to the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) diagnostic and classification tool—has classified both Munchausen and MBP as "Factitious Systematic Abuse." While thought to have occurred primarily with children and their ca

This book covers Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy (MBP) though the terms have recently changed. The 2013 DSM-Vthe update to the American Psychiatric Association''s (APA) diagnostic and classification toolhas classified both Munchausen and MBP as "Factitious Systematic Abuse." While thought to have occurred primarily with children and their caregivers, recent research shows a more widespread problem: such medical abuse to spouses, the disabled, the elderlyeven pets. Many involve repeat and long-term instances of hospital and medical fraud. This book covers the syndrome itself, interviewing and investigative aspects, victimology, as well indicators in the event of homicide and death.

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