ABC Of Child Abuse (ABC Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 072790258X ISBN 13: 9780727902580

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell / British Medical Journal, 1989

Synopsis

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.

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.

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Review

"This should be in the libraries of all who work with children at risk of abuse or neglect." -- Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry Review & Newsletter

Buy this as an introduction, a revision, or a teaching aid; it is worth it. -- Family Practice

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

• 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: Wiley-Blackwell / British Medical Journal
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072790258X
• ISBN 13: 9780727902580
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 63
• Editor: Meadow Sir Roy