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Munchausen by Proxy Allegations in Arizona
Allegations of child abuse can come from a number of sources. Teachers, caretakers, physicians, and some other professionals are required to report their suspicions of abuse due to Arizona’s “mandatory reporting” statute (A.R.S. § 13-3620), leading to CPS investigations in … Continue reading
Defending A Parent Accused of Munchausen By Proxy
Defending A Parent Accused of Munchausen by Proxy Munchausen syndrome is a ‘sexy’ diagnosis and allegation. While the term only entered legal and medical vocabulary in the mid-1970s, it has become rather in-vogue. Hollywood made it popular in movies such … Continue reading