Understanding the Medical Diagnosis of Child Maltreatment : A Guide for Nonmedical Professionals.
Title:
Understanding the Medical Diagnosis of Child Maltreatment : A Guide for Nonmedical Professionals.
Author:
Association, Karen C. American Humane.
ISBN:
9780198038436
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (287 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Contributors -- 1 Defining Child Abuse and Neglect -- 2 Working With Medical Providers -- 3 Cutaneous Manifestations of Abuse -- 4 Abuse by Burns -- 5 Abusive Fractures -- 6 Injuries to the Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Mouth -- 7 Abdominal and Thoracic Injuries -- 8 Child Abuse by Poisoning -- 9 Pediatric Condition Falsification -- 10 Child Sexual Abuse -- 11 Neglect -- 12 Emotional Maltreatment -- 13 Substance Abuse and Child Maltreatment -- 14 Violence in the Home -- 15 Child Abuse Fatalities -- Appendix A: Well-Child Care and Immunizations -- Appendix B: Developmental Stages of Infants and Children -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y.
Abstract:
A guide to frequently asked questions concerning the medical aspects of child abuse and neglect. Topics covered include burns, fractures, poisoning, sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and family violence. This is a useful reference for nonmedical professionals working with children and families.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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