Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: An Update

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: An Update

Date:

Thursday, May 14th at 10:00 am CDT

Registration Fee:

Free

Program Description:

This is an overview of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. It will review common presentations of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. It will also go through the diagnostic process involved in making a diagnosis of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy and the options available for treatment.

Program Presenter:

Ada Booth, MD,is from Maryland and completed her undergraduate training at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Pediatric Psychology). Dr. Booth attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and is currently completing her residency at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics. In June 2009, Dr. Booth will begin work in a fellowship program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Her fellowship emphasis will be Child Abuse Pediatrics.

Continuing Professional Education:

For $10 we offer the following accreditation which can be purchased during the Web Conference: The University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. The Missouri Institute of Mental Health will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this activity.MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri. Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.

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