title: Using hidden cameras to monitor suspected parental abuse.
abstract: In using hidden cameras to monitor suspected parental abuse a security requirement or an invasion of privacy? Covert surveillance of patients suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy at an Atlanta children's hospital resulted in considerable media scrutiny when researchers published their findings. This article presents details of the research, the involvement of security officers, and the reactions of local authorities and health officials.
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authors.lastname: Arterburn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005845:Georgia; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D016735:Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D019370:Observation; D018907:Privacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012637:Security Measures / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014743:Videotape Recording / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence