Description |
465 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
Contents |
1. Introduction: a theoretical perspective -- 2. Child abuse and neglect: a historical perspective -- 3. Failure to thrive -- 4. Physical abuse -- 5. Burns and scalds -- 6. Neglect -- 7. Emotional maltreatment -- 8. Sexual abuse: the scope of the problem -- 9. Clinical aspects of sexual abuse -- pt. 1. Presentation, related symptoms, medical examination -- pt. 2. Physical examination -- 10. Abuse of children with disability -- 11. Fetal problems -- 12. Poisoning, suffocation and factitious illness -- 13. Other forms of child sexual abuse -- 14. Management of child abuse -- 15. Psychological intervention and treatment -- 16. Out-of-home care for the abused or neglected child: listen to the child -- 17. Legal aspects of child abuse work -- 18. Fatal child abuse |
Summary |
"Child Abuse and Neglect: A Clinician's Handbook is a comprehensive and indispensible guide to the clinical signs, differential diagnosis and management of child abuse and neglect. It provides a practical and balanced approach to a difficult and controversial area, whilst at the same time emphasizing the team approach required for successful management. Case histories and illustrations are used throughout to help relate the material to everyday clinical practice."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
June and Baby John PBL reference. MMED 8323 Women's and Children's Health |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Abused children.
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Child abuse.
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Child sexual abuse.
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Sexually abused children.
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Child Abuse -- diagnosis.
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Child Abuse -- therapy.
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Child Abuse, Sexual.
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Child Abuse.
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Author |
Hanks, Helga G. I.
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Wynne, Jane M.
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ISBN |
0443058962 |
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