Understanding the medical diagnosis of child maltreatment
Subtitle: a guide for nonmedical professionals
By: edited by Charmaine R. Brittain.
Contributors: Brittain, Charmaine.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
Subjects: Child abuse -- Diagnosis; Battered child syndrome -- Diagnosis
Description: "Provides a step-by-step guide to frequently asked questions concerning the medical aspects of child abuse and neglect. Designed for the nonmedical professional, this guide covers burns, fractures, poisoning, sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and working with medical providers. Includes charts, illustrations, checklists, and resources"--Provided by publisher.