Learning Objectives
Objective 1: Identify the DSM-5-TR criteria of FDIA.
Objective 2: Describe similarities between FDIA and medical child abuse.
Objective 3: Summarize the most recent research on FDIA.
Objective 4: Differentiate between Malingering and FDIA.
Presenter
Dr. Ari Gartin, Ph.D., LMHC
Dr. Ari Gartin, Ph.D., LMHC is a clinical and forensic psychology consultant and the founder of Ariga Psychological Services, LLC. She specializes in complex evaluations and forensic consultation in cases involving Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), also known as Munchausen by Proxy. Her doctoral dissertation was mentored by Dr. Marc D. Feldman, M.D., Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and one of the world’s foremost experts on factitious disorders and medical child abuse. She worked with Detective Mike Weber, M.A., a nationally recognized law enforcement expert in FDIA investigations who has led and consulted on dozens of high-profile cases, during her doctoral training, and she is currently consulting with Professor Beatrice (Bea) Yorker, J.D., R.N., M.S., F.A.A.N., a nationally recognized authority on Munchausen by Proxy and medical child abuse who has served as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases across the country, on active FDIA cases.
At this time, Dr. Gartin has three cases pending evaluation on the topic, including a class action lawsuit against a hospital accused of misdiagnosis. She is an active member of APSAC and writes widely on FDIA, caregiver pathology, and the intersection of psychology and the law.
Cost
$15 for NBFE members (i.e., CFMHEs and CFMHE applicants/candidates) and, for members of our partnering organizations please see Professional Partners for current listing)
$25 for Non-members
Continuing Education Information
ACEP No. 6189
Florida CE Broker Tracking No. 20-1329864
CE Broker Provider No. 50-15823
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This workshop has been approved for 1.0 general hours, with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology, CE Broker Tracking # 20-1329864 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823).
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