Dr Helen Hayward-Brown
Medical anthropologist and sociologist who has studied the misdiagnosis of factitious disorder for 25 years.
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Mar 2, 2025 • 27min
The high-profile illness seeing Aussie parents wrongly accused of abuse
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Helen Hayward-Brown, a medical anthropologist with 25 years of expertise in diagnosing factitious disorder, unpacks the mislabeling of innocent parents as abusers. She highlights how media portrayals and high-profile cases like Gypsy-Rose Blanchard influence wrongful accusations in Australia. The conversation delves into the serious consequences for parents, the implications for child protection, and the urgent need for better understanding within medical communities to safeguard vulnerable families.
