Links
(Dr. Feldman cannot vouch for website content that he has not personally written. However, the websites that follow appear credible and should be of interest to readers. Unfortunately, website addresses do change regularly and without notice, so resources listed here may no longer be found online at the time of publication).
Munchausen by Proxy (MBP)
- Audio interviews with Dr. Feldman
MBP consultant Louisa Lasher’s website- A large site including news, books, and other information and resources related to MBP
- A detailed examination of state laws governing abuse reports, with information on whom to contact
- A site listing contacts to child protective agencies throughout the United States
- Information about the celebrated case of Kathy and Jennifer Bush
- A short article about the failed appeal in the Bush case
- An article that points out some of the factors underlying MBP and the barriers to its being reported
- An American Academy of Pediatrics policy on the risks of misdiagnosing fatal child abuse as SIDS
- An article about a California mother who used MBP as a defense in her child abuse trial
- An article that notes that MBP has been found internationally
- An article that argues that false allegations of victimization of a child can be a variant of MBP
- A Texas case in which custody and visitation were contested
- More information about the Texas case, in which the mother eventually pled guilty
- An overview of investigative issues for law enforcement in MBP
- A fine review article about MBP directed primarily to professionals
- Another credible review article
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