{"product_id":"9780789012180-munchausen-by-proxy","title":"Munchausen by Proxy","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification, Intervention, and Case Management. Munchausen by proxy (MBP) is a dangerous kind of maltreatment in which a caretaker deliberately and repeatedly exaggerates, fabricates, and\/or induces a health problem or problems in someone under his or her care. This book walks you step-by-step through a suspected MBP maltreatment case from suspicion onwards. \u003cp\u003eThis step-by-step guide will help you identify and manage cases of this unique form of child maltreatment! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Munchausen by proxy (MBP) is a dangerous kind of maltreatment in which a caretaker deliberately and repeatedly exaggerates, fabricates, and\/or induces a health problem or problems in someone under his or her care. Munchausen by Proxy: Identification, Intervention, and Case Management is the first book to walk you step-by-step through a suspected MBP maltreatment case from suspicion onward. This skills-based, practical book contains a thorough, up-to-date overview of MBP and includes suggestions for identifying and reporting to child protection agencies, investigating and gathering evidence, and legal and court procedures. Its easy readability and immediate applicability make this text a valuable tool in identifying and preventing this form of child abuse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Munchausen by Proxy is divided into three parts. The first covers the definition of MBP, the role of the perpetrator and victim, and the ethical issues affecting professionals, patients, and family. Part two addresses case work from initial suspicions through the investigative and confirmation\/disconfirmation process. The third section is dedicated to case planning and case management once MBP has been confirmed, including intervention, immediate child protection, and legal activities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Those involved in a suspected or confirmed MBP case will learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the limits of the DSM-IV as applied to MBP \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e perpetrator-consistent characteristics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the MBP situational suspicion indicators \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the inappropriateness of risk assessment tools developed for other forms of maltreatment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the danger when MBP perpetrators realize they are under suspicion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e and more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is generously enhanced with case examples, sample forms, figures, and representative management plans. In Munchausen by Proxy, authors Lasher and Sheridanexperts in MBP and child protectionhave come together to fill the gap in the libraries of anyone who may become involved with a MBP case. This includes child welfare professionals and staff, law enforcement, school personnel, health care practitioners, judges and lawyers, and social workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40810208460897,"sku":"9780789012180","price":50.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/db79131a19548b326d8cc34c7d4f5990.png?v=1682674673","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780789012180-munchausen-by-proxy","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}