A Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect

by Giardino, Angelo P., M.D., Ph.D.; Lyn, Michelle A.; Giardino, Eileen R.

• ISBN13: 9781441907011
• ISBN10: 1441907017
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-15
• Publisher: Springer Nature

Summary

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 Physical Abuse 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 Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect offers expert information.

Table of Contents

Child Abuse as a Health Problem
Introduction: Child Abuse and Neglect	p. 3
Evaluation of Physical Abuse and Neglect	p. 31
Specific Injuries
Skin Injury: Bruises and Burns	p. 85
Fractures and Skeletal Injuries	p. 141
Abdominal and Thoracic Trauma	p. 207
Abusive Head Trauma	p. 231
Neglect and Failure to Thrive	p. 261
Medical Child Abuse	p. 291
Other Patterns of Injury and Child Fatality	p. 307
Related Issues
Maltreatment of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs	p. 335
Intimate Partner Violence	p. 353
Prevention of Child Physical Abuse	p. 371
Teamwork
Multidisciplinary Teams	p. 403
Psychosocial Assessment of Alleged Victims of Child Maltreatment	p. 425
Legal Issues and Documentation	p. 445
Mental Health Issues: Child Physical Abuse and Neglect	p. 477
Subject Index	p. 499
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