A practical guide to the evaluation of child physical abuse and neglect

To keep up with growing body of professionals staying informed on this subject, the second edition of A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child PhysicalAbuse and Neglect assists the reader in recognizing abuse/neglect (exclusive of sexual abuse) in children and youth, and determining its extent. Illustrated with clinical photographs, the Guide details systematic evaluation procedures, explains the tasks of an evaluation team, and expands and updates the knowledge base in these and other major areas: Specific injuries, including burns, bruises, fractures, head and abdominal injuries. Malnourishment and other forms of neglect. Medical child abuse (previously known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy). Maltreatment of children with special health care needs. Domestic partner violence. Prevention strategies, psychosocial assessment, collaborations with law enforcement and the courts, and more. The new edition of the PracticalGuide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect offers expert information. Extensive color photos Updated edition adds chapters on risks for children with special health care needs, the connection of child abuse to intimate partner violence, and recognizing factitious disorder by proxy For each injury, there is discussion of epidemiology, approaches to identification, evaluation and treatment, and differential diagnosis INDICE: Foreword. Preface. Authors’ Note. Acknowledgements. Author Bio.- Part One: Child Abuse as a Health Problem. Scope of the Problem. Overview of the Health Care Evaluation of Physical Abuse and Neglect.- Part Two: Specific Injuries. Skin Injuries: Bruises and Burns. Evaluation of Fractures and SkeletalInjuries. Abdominal and Thoracic Trauma. Abusive Heat Trauma. Child Neglect and Failure to Thrive. Medical Child Abuse. Other Patterns of Injury and Child Fatality.- Part Three: Related Issues. Children with Special Health Care Needs(CSHCN). Intimate Partner Violence. Prevention of Child Physical Abuse.- PartFour: Teamwork. Multi Disciplinary Teams. Psychosocial Assessment of Alleged Victims of Child Maltreatment. Legal Issues and Documentation. Mental Health Childhood Physical Abuse-Neglect-Trauma.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-0701-1
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés