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Why would any parent lie about their child's health? Or worse, intentionally make their child sick?
In episode one of Criminal Psychology, our new four-part series on unusual crimes and unusual minds, we dive into a disorder that’s long been sensationalised in the media: Munchausen by Proxy – and ask: how do these parents get away with their lies? Can their behaviour ever be reformed?
Guests:
Brenda Bursch, PhDDirector, Pediatric Psychology in Outpatient Subspecialty Pediatrics ProgramProfessor of Clinical Psychiatry & Biobehavioral SciencesProfessor of Clinical PediatricsDavid Geffen School of Medicine,University of California, Los Angeles
Professor Jon JureidiniChild psychiatristResearch Leader, Robinson Research InstituteUniversity of Adelaide
Credits:
Extra information:
Munchausen by Proxy: Clinical and Case Management Guidance
APSAC Advisor Volume 30, Issue 1- Munchausen by Proxy Special Issue
Psychological Treatment of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another/Munchausen by Proxy Abuse
The mothers accused of poisoning their kids
Support resources:
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14
By ABC Australia4.5
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Why would any parent lie about their child's health? Or worse, intentionally make their child sick?
In episode one of Criminal Psychology, our new four-part series on unusual crimes and unusual minds, we dive into a disorder that’s long been sensationalised in the media: Munchausen by Proxy – and ask: how do these parents get away with their lies? Can their behaviour ever be reformed?
Guests:
Brenda Bursch, PhDDirector, Pediatric Psychology in Outpatient Subspecialty Pediatrics ProgramProfessor of Clinical Psychiatry & Biobehavioral SciencesProfessor of Clinical PediatricsDavid Geffen School of Medicine,University of California, Los Angeles
Professor Jon JureidiniChild psychiatristResearch Leader, Robinson Research InstituteUniversity of Adelaide
Credits:
Extra information:
Munchausen by Proxy: Clinical and Case Management Guidance
APSAC Advisor Volume 30, Issue 1- Munchausen by Proxy Special Issue
Psychological Treatment of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another/Munchausen by Proxy Abuse
The mothers accused of poisoning their kids
Support resources:
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14

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