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The Munchausen patient in a forensic facility.

R D Miller, F W Blancke, D M Doren

    The Psychiatric Quarterly
    |January 1, 1985
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    Treating chronic factitious illness (Munchausen's Syndrome) is challenging due to patient non-compliance. This study explores overcoming treatment resistance in incarcerated Munchausen's patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Forensic Psychology

    Background:

    • Chronic factitious illness, also known as Munchausen's Syndrome, presents significant treatment challenges.
    • Patients often avoid detection and resist psychiatric intervention, complicating management.

    Observation:

    • The authors detail the treatment of a patient with Munchausen's Syndrome incarcerated for over a decade.
    • This case highlights unique challenges in managing factitious disorders within a forensic setting.

    Findings:

    • Methods for overcoming patient resistance to treatment in Munchausen's Syndrome are discussed.
    • Successful intervention strategies for this complex patient population are explored.

    Implications:

    • Findings offer insights into managing difficult-to-treat psychiatric conditions in secure environments.
    • This research contributes to understanding therapeutic approaches for factitious disorders, particularly in forensic contexts.

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