Part I: Child abuse as a health problem. Introduction: child abuse and neglect -- Evaluation of physical abuse and neglect -- Part II: Specific injuries. Skin injury: bruises and burns -- Fractures and skeletal injuries -- Abdominal and thoracic trauma -- Abusive head trauma -- Neglect and failure to thrive -- Medical child abuse -- Other patterns of injury and child fatality -- Part III: Related issues. Maltreatment of children and youth with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) -- Intimate partner violence -- Prevention of child physical abuse -- Child maltreatment and sports activities -- Corporal punishment -- Part IV: Teamwork. Multidisciplinary teams -- Psychosocial assessment of alleged victims of child maltreatment -- Legal issues and documentation -- Mental health issues: child physical abuse, neglect, and emotional abuse
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This updated edition assists the reader in recognizing abuse and neglect in children and youth, as well as determining its extent. Complete with clinical illustrations, this guide details systematic evaluation procedures, prevention strategies and more.
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A Practical guide to the evaluation of child physical abuse and neglect.