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CD-42742
Munchausen by proxy : identification, intervention, and case management.
Lasher, Louisa J.
Sheridan, Mary S.
Book
xvii, 353 p.
Copyright
Published: 2004
Publication Information: Binghamton, NY : Haworth Press, Inc.
Available from: Taylor and Francis Group, LLC
325 Chestnut Street
Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 215-625-8900
Fax: 215-625-2940
http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/contact.asp
Available From:http://www.taylorandfrancis.com
Written for medical professionals, child welfare professionals, and law enforcement officers, this guide describes practical techniques for identifying and intervening in Munchausen by Proxy maltreatment cases. The book defines Munchausen by Proxy, reviews the characteristics of perpetrators and victims, and addresses considerations for practitioners, such as confidentiality, reporting, and interagency cooperation. Chapters outline the investigation process, criteria for verification, case planning, risk assessment, protection of the victim, and therapy for perpetrators and victims. Numerous case studies and sample forms are presented throughout the text to increase the relevancy of the material. Numerous references.
Keywords:
munchausen syndrome by proxy; intervention strategies; identification; case management; investigations; case plans; legal processes