"Child Abuse and Neglect: A Clinicians Handbook" provides a practical and straightforward account of clinical signs, differential diagnosis and management of child abuse and neglect. While it is concerned with the practical issues for clinicians, emphasis is also given to the team approach required for successful management.
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Introduction: A Theoretical Perspective. Child Abuse and Neglect: A Historical Perspective. Failure to Thrive. Physical Abuse. Burns and Scalds. Neglect. Emotional Maltreatment. Sexual Abuse: The Scope of the Problem. Clinical Aspects of Sexual Abuse Part I: Presentation, Related Symptoms, Medical Examination. Clinical Aspects of Sexual Abuse Part II: The Physical Examination. Sexual Abuse of Childrenwith Special Needs. Fetal Problems. Poisoning, Suffocation and Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy. Other Forms of Child Abuse. The Management of Child Abuse. Psychological Intervention and Treatment. Children in Care. Legal Aspects of Child Abuse Work. Fatal Child Abuse. Colour Plate Section. Index.
