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Different interpretations of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
- Author:
- MEADOW Roy
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 26(5), May 2002, pp.501-508.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Reviews the definition of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, looks at the original use of the term and considers it in the context of the overlap with other harmful behaviours of parents.
The dangerousness of parents who have abnormal illness behaviour
- Author:
- MEADOW Roy
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 9(1), January 2000, pp.62-67.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Because persons with abnormal illness behaviour have been found to be over-represented amongst those who commit certain types of child abuse, there is increasing concern about the safety of children cared for by a parent with abnormal illness behaviour. Discusses the risk of parents who have various behaviour disorders such as: somatoform, factitious disorder and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
- Author:
- MEADOW Roy
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 22.7.89, 1989, pp.248-250.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Looks at the history of the Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome, typical fabricated illnesses and the possible long-term effects on the child.
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: a study of psychopathology
- Authors:
- BOOLS Christopher, NEALE Brenda, MEADOW Roy
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 18(9), September 1994, pp.773-788.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is often a serious form of child abuse. Studies 56 families in which there had been fabrications of illness. Most subjects met the criteria for more than one category of personality disorder.
Clarifying some misunderstandings of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
- Author:
- MEADOW Roy
- Journal article citation:
- Representing Children, 10(3), 1997, pp.133-142.
- Publisher:
- National Youth Advocacy Service
Discusses the issue of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy and attempts to address some of the misunderstandings and controversies in relation to its diagnosis and management.
ABC of child abuse
- Editor:
- MEADOW Roy
- Publisher:
- British Medical Journal Publishing
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 75p.,illus.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Gives clear guidance on how to recognise the different forms of child abuse, and advises on what to do when you suspect or confirm it. Includes chapters on: epidemiology; non accidental injury; fractures; head injuries; ophthalmic presentations; burns and scalds; poisoning; fatal abuse and smothering; abuse and short stature; sexual abuse; Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy; dilemmas; the role of the child psychiatry team; social workers and child protection; case conferences; child care law; medical reports; and the courts.