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. Practical and balanced approach to a difficult and controversial area Covers all the various major forms of abuse and neglect recognition, assessment, management and treatment are all described Written by ...
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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. Practical and balanced approach to a difficult and controversial area Covers all the various major forms of abuse and neglect recognition, assessment, management and treatment are all described Written by three specialists who are at the forefront of diagnosis and treatment Case histories and illustrations used throughout to help relate material presented to day-to-day clinical practice Emphasises the team approach to case management Substantially new artwork, including expanded colour plate section Total revision of existing chapters, with increased coverage in all areas Up-to-date opinion, supported by references, with clear guidance on all aspects of abuse and neglect Chapters conclude with a list of key summary points New eye-catching text design to allow easy access to important information, eg. case histories
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