| Munchausen by Proxy and Other Factitious Abuse: Practical and Forensic Investigative Techniques Contributor(s): Artingstall, Kathryn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1498732216 ISBN-13: 9781498732215 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Forensic Science - Law | Criminal Law - General - Medical | Psychiatry - General |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2016011289 |
| Series: Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.9" W x 10.1" (1.80 lbs) 338 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 caregivers, recent research shows a more widespread problem: such medical abuse to spouses, the disabled, the elderly--even 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. |