Munchausen by Proxy and Other Factitious Abuse

<p>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.</p>