Health: Mental_Health: Disorders: Factitious

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Asher-Meadow Center
Information, link, books, case studies, news and support center for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.

A Dangerous Kind of Maltreatment
Presents information on Munchausen by Proxy, a knowledge quiz, and links to further resources.

Dr. Marc Feldman's Munchausen Syndrome Page
Comprehensive site dealing with factitious disorders, malingering, Munchausen by proxy, and related conditions.

eMedicine - Factitious Disorder
Article by Todd S. Elwyn, MD, covers history, causes, symptoms and clues to recognition, prevalence, differential diagnosis, and treatment of this condition, which can be very challenging for busy physicians.

Factitious Disorders
General introduction to Munchausen syndrome, with FAQ, statistics, case reports, and definitions.

Julie Gregory
A personal account by a woman who experienced Munchausens by proxy. Includes reviews of published memoirs.

Munchausen by Internet: Faking Illness Online
Article about people who join health support groups, chats, and message boards and fake a serious illness. Includes tips on how to spot this type of deception.

Munchausen by Proxy and Sexual Abuse
Comprehensive article intended for the education of people involved in forensic investigations of child sexual abuse and related allegations.

Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy
Two physicians from the SIDS Network present descriptions of this disorder.

Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Resources
Small collection of annotated links to news articles and other resources.

Surviving After Betrayal
Yahoo group for people who have been affected by adults with factitious disorder.

Parenthood Betrayed: The Dilemma of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
A doctor explains how this disorder affects families. From SelfHelp magazine. (May 28, 1998)

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