ABC of Child Protection. 4th Edition. ABC Series
John Wiley and Sons Ltd, May 2007, Pages: 120
The fourth edition of this important and highly praised guide has been substantially revised and updated, providing concise, practical information on a difficult and distressing area of paediatric medicine. This new edition of the ABC of Child Protection now includes additional chapters on abdominal injury, neglect and failure to thrive. It presents the latest information on the diagnosis and investigation of abuse, and explains the current roles of social services and the law in safeguarding children.
Written by leading paediatricians, psychiatrists, social workers and lawyers, this comprehensive book is an invaluable reference for professionals concerned with children’s welfare, including general practitioners, emergency staff, paediatricians, police surgeons, psychiatrists, health visitors, social workers, and lawyers.
Contributors.
Preface.
1 Child Abuse in Society.
Roy Meadow.
2 Non-accidental Injury: The Approach.
Alison Kemp, Jacqueline Mok.
3 Bruises.
Alison Kemp, Jacqueline Mok.
4 Burns and Scalds.
Christopher Hobbs.
5 Fractures.
Stephen Chapman.
6 Head Injuries.
Alison Kemp, Jacqueline Mok.
7 Ophthalmic Presentations.
Alex V Levin.
8 Visceral Injury.
Russell Migita, Kenneth Feldman.
9 Poisoning.
Roy Meadow.
10 Fatal Abuse and Smothering.
Roy Meadow.
11 Child Sexual Abuse: The Problem.
Christopher Hobbs.
12 Child Sexual Abuse: Clinical Approach.
Christopher Hobbs.
13 Child Sexual Abuse: Interpretation of Findings.
Donna Rosenberg, Jacqueline Mok.
14 Non-organic Failure to Thrive.
Donna Rosenberg.
15 Neglect.
Donna Rosenberg, Hendrika Cantwell.
16 Emotional Abuse.
Danya Glaser.
17 Fabricated or Induced Illness (Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy).
Roy Meadow.
18 Role of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
Fiona Forbes.
19 Medical Reports.
Roy Meadow.
20 Social Workers and Child Protection.
Michael Preston-Shoot.
21 Case Conferences.
Michael Preston-Shoot.
22 Child Care Law.
Barbara Mitchels.
23 About Courts.
Barbara Mitchels.
24 Dilemmas.
Roy Meadow.
Index
Reviews of previous editions:.
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“This is an excellent book; it gives clear guidance to professionals. If you are concerned about child abuse and its detection, then you must get this book.” .
Australian Journal of Emergency Care.
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“Essential reading for all junior staff, health visitors, and social workers.” .
Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
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