Factitious Disorders
General introduction to Munchausen syndrome, with FAQ, statistics, case reports, and definitions.
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.
Dr. Marc Feldman's Munchausen Syndrome Page
Comprehensive site dealing with factitious disorders, malingering, Munchausen by proxy, and related conditions.
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy
Two physicians from the SIDS Network present descriptions of this disorder.
Asher-Meadow Center
Information, link, books, case studies, news and support center for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.
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.
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.
Julie Gregory
A personal account by a woman who experienced Munchausens by proxy. Includes reviews of published memoirs.
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.
A Dangerous Kind of Maltreatment
Presents information on Munchausen by Proxy, a knowledge quiz, and links to further resources.
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
A slide show from the University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program.
Parenthood Betrayed: The Dilemma of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
A doctor explains how this disorder affects families. From SelfHelp magazine.
Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Resources
Small collection of annotated links to news articles and other resources.
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