Commentary: Munchausen syndrome by proxy - is expansion justified?

Article Abstract:

Herbert A. Schreier, in 'Repeated Allegations of Sexual Abuse Presenting to Sheriffs: When is it Munchausen by Proxy?' proposes that the term be widened to include situations involving community authority figures. However, such expansion of the definition of the term would shift the focus from the child's welfare to the adult's psychological aberration. As a medical concept in pediatrics, its focus on the child has prevented further injury inflicted by abusive caregivers. It should stay that way.

Analysis, Diagnosis, Munchausen-by-proxy syndrome, Munchausen syndrome by proxy

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Shaken Baby Syndrome: report on four pairs of twins

Article Abstract:

Four cases of twins that suffered from Shaken Baby Syndrome are analyzed. It is hypothesized that Shaken Baby Syndrome is more prevalent in twins due to the increased emotional stress caused by twins compared to a single baby. It is also proposed that prematurity is a considerable risk factor due to the interrupted motherhood-child interactions resulting from the separation after birth and extended hospital stay of infants.

Infants, Twins

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Manufactured memory, altered belief and self report mirage: the alleged false memory of Jean Piaget revisited

Article Abstract:

A case of alleged false memory involving the Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget is discussed, with a focus on alternatives to the false memory interpretation that has become popularized. Issues include the relationship between self-report, belief and visual memory.

Psychological aspects, Biography, Recovered memory (Psychology), Recovered memory, Piaget, Jean

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