Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-258) and index.
Contents
Defining the syndrome -- The challenge of discovery and the reluctance to act -- The extent of the problem -- The risk of misdiagnosis -- The perversion of mothering: the danger of being ignored -- Why women? Why medicine? -- "So help me Doctor...":the physician and the imposter -- Surrender in the family: dynamic issues involving older children -- Psychotherapy work with MBPS parents -- Psychological testing of MBPS patients -- Legal issues and MBPS -- Management of MBPS.