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The factitious disorder or FD is an unwellness whose illness come either self-caused or even falsified per patient. the motives of the patient may diverge: for a patient by owning Munchausen syndrome their primary aim is to obtain sympathy and nurturance, when in the instance of malingering the patient wishes to obtain external gains like doses or even disability check. Factitious disorders should exist as distinguished from either conversion disorder, in which a patient is unaware that a consequences existence had are non medically induced.
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A Dangerous Kind of Maltreatment Presents information on the disorder, a knowledge quiz, and links to further resources. 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. Asher-Meadow Center Information, link, books, case studies, news and support center for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Munchausen by Proxy and Sexual Abuse Comprehensive coverage of Munchausen by proxy child abuse and its interface with sexual abuse allegations. Dr. Marc Feldman Comprehensive site dealing with factitious disorders, Munchausen syndrome, and malingering. Parenthood Betrayed: The Dilemma of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy A doctor explains how this disorder affects families. From SelfHelp magazine. Julie Gregory A personal account by a woman who experienced Munchausens by proxy. Includes reviews of published memoirs. Factitious Disorders Presents an overview of these conditions, with FAQ, statistics, case reports, and definitions. |
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