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» Asher-Meadow Center - Information, link, books, case studies, news and support center for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.

» A Dangerous Kind of Maltreatment - Presents information on Munchausen by Proxy, a knowledge quiz, and links to further resources.

» Dr. Marc Feldman's Munchausen Syndrome Page - Deals with factitious disorders, malingering, Munchausen by proxy, and related conditions.

» 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.

» Factitious Disorders - General introduction to Munchausen syndrome, with FAQ, statistics, case reports, and definitions.

» 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.

» Munchausen by Proxy and Sexual Abuse - An article intended for the education of people involved in forensic investigations of child sexual abuse and related allegations.

» Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy - Two physicians from the SIDS Network present descriptions of this disorder.

» Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Resources - Small collection of annotated links to news articles and other resources.

» Surviving After Betrayal - Yahoo group for people who have been affected by adults with factitious disorder.

» Parenthood Betrayed: The Dilemma of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - A doctor explains how this disorder affects families. From SelfHelp magazine. (May 28, 1998)

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