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Overview
Recent controversial coverage of child abuse cases in the press has ensured that all those involved in the care of children are acutely aware of the importance of correctly interpreting physical and emotional signs of abuse. This text gives practical
Synopsis
Recent controversial coverage of child abuse cases in the press has ensured that all those involved in the care of children are acutely aware of the importance of correctly interpreting physical and emotional signs of abuse. This text gives practical
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Gives practical advice on diagnosing child abuse, with chapters on epidemiology and prevention, taking history, and the examination, and conditions such as head injuries, bruises, shaken baby syndrome, bone trauma, buns and scalds, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and unusual manifestations of abuse. Also covers legal issues such as child abuse procedures in the UK, the doctor as a witness, the Children Act, and European legislation. Contains b&w diagrams and a few photos. For medical students, pediatric nurses, and social workers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)