Practical Aspects of Munchausen by Proxy and Munchausen Syndrome Investigation (Practical Aspects of Criminal & Forensic Investigation)

Practical Aspects of Munchausen by Proxy and Munchausen Syndrome Investigation (Practical Aspects of Criminal & Forensic Investigation) by Artingstall, Kathryn. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780849381621.

It is essential for anyone involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases to be aware of the often hidden and subtle warning signs of Munchausen by Proxy. Munchausen syndrome, classified as a mental illness, occurs when a person inflicts or fabricates illness upon themselves, often as an attention-getting device. Munchausen by Proxy (MBP) is an even more insidious disorder in that such illness or injury is inflicted upon a victim-usually a child.