ABC of Child Abuse - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 072790258X ISBN 13: 9780727902580

Publisher: Amer College of Physicians

Synopsis

The fourth edition of this important and highly praised guide has been substantially revised and updated, providing concise, practical information on a difficult and distressing area of paediatric medicine. This new edition of the ABC of Child Protection now includes additional chapters on abdominal injury, neglect and failure to thrive. It presents the latest information on the diagnosis and investigation of abuse, and explains the current roles of social services and the law in safeguarding children.

Written by leading paediatricians, psychiatrists, social workers and lawyers, this comprehensive book is an invaluable reference for professionals concerned with children’s welfare, including general practitioners, emergency staff, paediatricians, police surgeons, psychiatrists, health visitors, social workers, and lawyers.

About this title

Book Description

This fourth edition focuses on non-recognition and diagnosis of child abuse. Chapters on the law reflect the latest changes in UK law on the diagnosis and treatment of children experiencing abuse.New, distinguished North American experts will also be contributing to this new edition. New chapters include abdominal injuries and shaken babies, and many other chapters have been substantially revised.

From the Back Cover

This important, highly praised guide to detection and management of one of the most distressing aspects of paediatric medicine has been thoroughly updated in the light of new recommendations and research. The latest thinking on Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy and a new section on fatal child abuse have been included.

With contributions from leading paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and lawyers, this book addresses:

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• all types of child abuse including fractures, burns, eye and head injuries, poisoning, emotional abuse and sexual abuse
  
• social workers and child protection
  
• case conferences
  
• medical reports
  
• the courts

The comprehensive coverage makes it an invaluable reference for the very wide group concerned with children's welfare, including GPs, emergency staff, paediatricians, police surgeons, psychiatrists, nurses, health visitors, social workers and lawyers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Amer College of Physicians
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072790258X
• ISBN 13: 9780727902580
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 63
• Editor: Meadow Roy