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Thought I heard some thundersnow outside, but after careful investigation, I now believe it was just the sound of a passing train.
Factitious (Factitious) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:07:17 -0000
Thought I heard some thundersnow outside, but after careful investigation, I now believe it was just the sound of a passing train.
@Miss_Chicken I like that they call it "Factitious Disorder" sounds like something you get a crown and a pony for having.
badmummy (Bec) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:13:23 -0000
@Miss_Chicken I like that they call it "Factitious Disorder" sounds like something you get a crown and a pony for having.
@kybarsfang Oh, I was being factitious, Kybar love. I appreciated the contribution. More info about the world will come soon.
MarcianTobay (Marcian Tobay) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:17:58 -0000
@kybarsfang Oh, I was being factitious, Kybar love. I appreciated the contribution. More info about the world will come soon.

 

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A Dangerous Kind of Maltreatment - Presents information on Munchausen by Proxy, a knowledge quiz, and links to further resources.
Meta Description: [ Louisa J. Lasher, a recognized expert, provides MBP/FDP basic education, a Knowledge Quiz, and her Formula for Case Success, regarding this dangerous form of abuse/neglect. ]

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

Dr. Marc Feldman's Munchausen Syndrome Page - Comprehensive site dealing with factitious disorders, malingering, Munchausen by proxy, and related conditions.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive site on factitious disorders, malingering Munchausen syndrome, and Munchausen syndrome by proxy, problems in which people feign or induce illness in themselves or others. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Factitious Disorder - The term factitious disorder (FD) refers to the psychiatric condition in which an individual presents with an illness that is deliberately produced or falsified for the sole purpose of assuming the sick role. Patients with FD waste precious time and resources with lengthy an... ]

Factitious Disorders - General introduction to Munchausen syndrome, with FAQ, statistics, case reports, and definitions.
Meta Description: [ Factitious disorders / Munchausen syndrome ]

House of Mirrors: One Woman's Story as a Munchausen by Proxy Child - Personal page intended to educate the public about this disorder. Provides history, prevention, insights, and photographs.
Meta Description: [ Web site to educate about Munchausen by proxy behavior ]

Julie Gregory - A personal account by a woman who experienced Munchausens by proxy. Includes reviews of published memoirs.
Meta Description: [ Julie Gregory is the author of Sickened, a memoir of her life growing up with her Munchausen by proxy mother. Visit her website to learn more information. juliegregory.com ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Munchausen by Internet, where people are faking illness online happens in many health support groups. Here's how to spot these fakers. ]

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 Syndrome by Proxy - A slide show from the University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program.

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.
Meta Description: [ Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Resources. Listings of and links to agencies, articles, organizations and websites to find help and information concerning MSP - Munchausens Syndrome by Proxy.  ]

Parenthood Betrayed: The Dilemma of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - A doctor explains how this disorder affects families. From SelfHelp magazine.