Hi Anna – I would need more info in order to determine whether MBP or other label that means the same or similar should even be suspected. You are welcome to contact me directly at my E at louisalasher@mindspring.com. General comments in response: (1) By using the term “Munchausen’s” – it would not be clear whether you are referring to Munchausen Syndrome (falsifying a problem(s) with regard to oneself or Munchausen by Proxy (falsifying a prolem(s) with regard to someone else. Although it might not seem so, this is an error that can cause problems down the road. I have had a couple of court petitions temporarily cancelled due to the wrong term being used. (2) Again, I do not have enough info to comment on the possibility of the situation you describe – In order for falsification behavior to be confirmed, there must be evidence that ths suspected perpetrator falsified a problem or probelms with regard to someone else – and to the detriment of the “someone else”. If there is an appropriate specialized investigation and determination process and the behavior is confirmed – abuse and/or neglect (depending on the situation and what the victim has gone through unnecessarily) should also be confirmed. In most situations one does not need to go on and use a further label like Munchausen by Proxy, Factitioius disorder by Proxy, Malingering by Proxy or etc. Those labels are confirmed through two criteria: A. Proof of the behavior PLUS information having to do with motive – the personal needs the perpetrator was/is attempting to meet. I also don’t understand what you mean by “accusing the child”. Thanks for the post and hope to hear more from you. Warm thoughts. Louisa
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It is very typical for someone to say that MBP, or terms that mean the same or similar, is “difficult to prove”. My first reaction is always – no one should be trying to prove it. If there are suspicion indicators, a specialized, thorough, and objective investigation and determination process should take place – the purpose being to determine WHETHER OR NOT the criteria is met. If you have not already done so, please go to my web site at www.mbpexpert.com and to the “educational basics” document. Then look at the definitions for exaggeratae, fabricate, and induce. My next blog will be to give you all some examples of those behaviors. I use the term child or adult maltreatment through deliberate problem falsification – because there are many terms being used “out there” these days – some of them mean the same and some do not. For example, Munchausen by Proxy, Factitious Disorder by Proxy, Medical Child Abuse, Pediatric Condition Falsification, and others. Even before deciding whether to use any of those terms, the behavior must be proven. If exaggerate and/or fabricate and/or induction is proven – with negative results to the victim or vicitm – the criteria for abuse and/or neglect has been met. It is not necessary to attach one of the listed labels or other label that means the same or similar – in order to prove maltreatment. Will continue within the next few days. Warm thoughts. Louisa
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WELCOME TO MY BLOG. I will be frequently posting educational information, thoughts, and other stuff about or related to the kind of child, adult, or animal abuse and/or neglect called by a variety of names (see the education section of my newly revised web site at www.mbpexpert.com), Please post your thoughts, ideas, questions, and thoughts here. You may want to follow me on twitter @mbpexpert and be alerted when new postings occur on this blog. Let’s get started. Warm thoughts – Louisa
