1. Dryden-Edwards, Roxanne. "Munchausen Syndrome: Facts About This Mental Disorder." MedicineNet. N.p., 1 Aug. 2012. Web. 30 Apr. 2014. http://www.medicinenet.com/munchausen_syndrome/article.htm
1.1. The author of this article is Roxanne Dryden-Edwards. She is a former Chair of the Committee on Developmental Disabilities for the American Psychiatric Association, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Medical Director of the National Center for Children and Families. The purpose of this article is to inform about essential information and reasons about why people get this mental illness. It was last medically reviewed on August 1, 2012.
1.1.1. -People from ages 20-40 are most likely to get this disease. -Women with some medical training and men that do not have familial attachments are also susceptible to this disease. -This disease has been described since biblical times. -"Although there is no specific cause for Munchausen syndrome, risk factors for the disorder tend to be psychological as in having borderline or antisocial personality traits or a grudge against the medical profession and social, like having a personal or familial history of serious illness or a history of neglect, abuse, or other maltreatment." -These people feel the need for control.
1.1.1.1. Young adults ages 20-40 are most likely to get this disease with women that have some medical training and men that have no family attachments are more likely to get this disease. Other factors that contribute to this disease is having borderline or antisocial personality traits or holding a grudge against people in the medical field, being neglected, abused or maltreatment as a child, and the need for control.
2. Savino, Adria C., and John S. Fordtran. "Factitious disease: clinical lessons from case studies at Baylor University Medical Center." Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) 19.3 (2006): 195. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1484524/
2.1. The authors of this article are Adria C. Savino, who is a Boston Medical School graduate, and a student research assistant. The other author is Dr. John S. Fordtran, who works at the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center. The purpose of this article is to inform and give an overview of factitious disorders. It could answer the question about why this research should still receive funding. This article was written in July of 2006
2.1.1. -Munchausen's is considered the most extreme factitious disease. -This illness can push people to severely hurt themselves and can have the possibility of suicide.
2.1.1.1. Munchausn'es is considered the most extreme factitious disease and can push people to inflict severe injuries on themselves and can sometimes lead to suicide.
3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510683/ Pulman, Andy, and Jacqui Taylor. "Abstract." National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 22 Aug. 2012. Web. 05 May 2014.
3.1. The authors of this article are Andy Pulman who has a Masters Degree, and Jacqui Taylor, who has a PhD. The purpose of this article is to inform about the current research and future direction of Munchausen's. This source will help the understanding of the importance of research and the preventions that can be taken to stop from getting this disease. It was written in August of 2012.
3.1.1. -The name is munchausen's by internet -Having medical websites can be bad for people with this disease and doctors.
3.1.1.1. Munchausen's by internet can be harmful to others by providing medical advice to these people and giving them information they need in order to get what they want from medical professionals.
4. J.C. Barker has written multiple articles pertaining to Munchausen's. He has also written other science based articles. The purpose of this journal article was to inform on seven different cases of people dealing with Munchausen's. It gives good insight to people who have this disorder and so you may be able to identify certain personal characteristics.
5. -This is seen a lot in young adults. -The people with this illness seek attention or sympathy. -" Chronic illness during childhood – the person may have received a lot of attention because of their illness Chronic illness of a significant family member when the person was a child Self-esteem or identity problems Relationship problems Difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy Ability to lie and manipulate A history of mental problems such as depression, hallucinations or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) The need to blame personal failures on external factors, such as illness.
5.1. This disease is commonly seen in young adults who are seeking attention or sympathy. Some causes are chronic childhood illnesses, chronic illness of a family member, self-esteem, identity and relationship problems, ability to lie, history of mental problems, and wanting to blame failures on illnesses.
6. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/munchausen-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20031319 Mayo Clinic Staff. "Munchausen Syndrome." Diseases and Conditions. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 13 May 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2014.
6.1. There are multiple authors and editors in this story. The editors check over the articles before they are published on this medical website. The purpose of this article is to inform about the basics of Munchausen's. It gives good background information and gives details about prevention and treatments
6.1.1. -The cause is unknown but the people who suffer from this disease but a common theme is having a severe illness or being physically or emotionally abused. -People with this illness still want to continue to be sick and will not seek medical help. -The treatment includes psychotherapy and behavior counseling, or family counseling. Some may be prescribed medications. -There are no currently known ways to prevent this illness.
6.1.1.1. People who suffer from munchausen's have had a severe illness or were physically or emotionally abused. People don't want to see a doctor to help them manage this disease. The treatment includes psychotherapy, behavior and family couseling, and medications because there is no known prevention.
7. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/factitious_disorders/hic_munchausen_syndrome.aspx "Cleveland Clinic - Munchausen Syndrome." Cleveland Clinic. N.p., 20 Dec. 2010. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.
7.1. This article was written by the Cleveland Clinic. This website is full of medical information. The purpose of this article is to inform about Munchausen's. It also has sections about treatment and what life will be like for people with this illness.
7.1.1. -Munchausen's is a chronic illness. -Since you cannot cure this disease it is more realistic to try to manage it. -It is better to not be confrontational to the person about their disease. -This disease is believed to be a psychological and biological disorder. -Researchers are looking into the possibility of a personality disorder affecting this disease.
7.1.1.1. Munchausen's is a chronic illness that is caused by psychological and biological factors. Researchers think that personality disorders may affect this disease.
8. "Munchausen Syndrome - Better Health Channel." Better Health Channel. State Government of Victoria, Mar. 2012. Web. 05 May 2014. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Munchausen_syndrome
8.1. This article was written by the State Government of Victoria and had consultation from the Mental Health Foundation. The purpose of this article is to inform on actions people with Munchhausen's take and the treatment they can take. This source would have answers to my question about the treatment. It was last reviewed in March of 2012.
9. Grady, Denise. "Accredited Psychiatry & Medicine." Forensic Psychiatry & Medicine. The New York Times, 20 July 1999. Web. 05 May 2014. http://www.forensic-psych.com/articles/artNYTimesPretender072099.php
9.1. Denise Grady has written science based articles for the New York Times since 1998. She has written more than 700 medicine and biology based articles. The article's purpose is to inform of the behavior of the people who have Munchausen's. This answers the question of certain characteristics of people with this illness. This article was written in 1999. I don't think it is too old because it is such a rare illness to have.
9.1.1. -People who pretend to have an illness or go to the extreme to injure themselves and they know what they are doing to themselves. -This woman was admitted to over 600 hospitals. -She has underwent approximately 42 surgeries. -The only thing they want is the attention. -Of the 1% of the patients that see a psychiatrist for factitious disorders, 10% of them have Munchausen's. -Munchausen's patients have very rough childhoods. -The woman was neglected, sexually abused, and had an unaffectionate mother. -She has a fond memory of when she had her appendix out at the age of 16. -She said the nurse was very nice. She enjoyed all the attention she was getting at the hospital that she was not getting at home. -She wanted to be alone and not have friends because if she had friends they might find out what she was doing.
9.1.1.1. Munchausen's patients most target attention and are willing to go through many surgeries and travel to an extreme level of hospitals. A case study was done and the woman with the illness was neglected and sexually abused at a young age. She liked the attention at the hospital she received.