Descriptor
| Behavior Patterns | 1 |
| Child Abuse | 1 |
| Deception | 1 |
| Mental Disorders | 1 |
| Parent Child Relationship | 1 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
| Psychopathology | 1 |
Source
| Child Abuse & Neglect: The… | 1 |
Author
| Jones, David P. H. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedJones, David P. H. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1994
This editorial introduces two articles on Munchausen by Proxy syndrome (the induction of an appearance or state of physical ill health in a child, by the caretaker, and the child's subsequent presentation to health professionals for diagnosis and/or treatment). The severity of the caretaker's psychological disturbance and the serious effects on…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Deception, Mental Disorders
