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Material Type: | Internet resource |
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Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Christopher J Hobbs; Helga G I Hanks; Jane M Wynne |
ISBN: | 9780443058967 0443058962 |
OCLC Number: | 42256084 |
Description: | 465 pages, 32 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
Contents: | 1. Introduction: a theoretical perspective -- 2. Child abuse and neglect: a historical perspective -- 3. Failure to thrive -- 4. Physical abuse -- 5. Burns and scalds -- 6. Neglect -- 7. Emotional maltreatment -- 8. Sexual abuse: the scope of the problem -- 9. Clinical aspects of sexual abuse -- pt. 1. Presentation, related symptoms, medical examination -- pt. 2. Physical examination -- 10. Abuse of children with disability -- 11. Fetal problems -- 12. Poisoning, suffocation and factitious illness -- 13. Other forms of child sexual abuse -- 14. Management of child abuse -- 15. Psychological intervention and treatment -- 16. Out-of-home care for the abused or neglected child: listen to the child -- 17. Legal aspects of child abuse work -- 18. Fatal child abuse. |
Responsibility: | Christopher J. Hobbs, Helga G.I. Hanks, Jane M. Wynne. |
Abstract:
Provides a practical account of clinical signs, differential diagnosis and management of child abuse and neglect. This title is concerned with the practical issues for clinicians, and emphasises the team approach required for successful management.
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Review from the Previous Edition: "I found this book comprehensive, clear, and well presented; it will be a great asset in teaching and training staff. It reminds the generalist that specialist advice and help is required as soon as possible-specialist advice that will be informed and assisted by this excellent volume." -The Lancet Read more...
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