Child abuse :

Alexander, Randell,

Child abuse : quick reference for health care, social service, and law enforcement professionals / Randell Alexander, Diana K. Faugno, Patricia M. Speck. - Third edition. - 1 online resource (474 pages)

Based on: Chadwick's child maltreatment / [edited by] David L. Chadwick, Randell Alexander, Angelo P. Giardino, Debra Esernio-Jenssen, Jonathan D. Thackeray. 4th edition. Saint Louis : STM Learning, Inc., [2014]. Preceded by: Child abuse / [edited by] Angelo P. Giardino, Randell Alexander. 2nd ed. c2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to child maltreatment -- Radiology -- Head trauma -- Nonfatal strangulation in children -- Burns and bruises -- Oral injuries and ophthalmic manifestations -- Thoracoabdominal injuries -- The chemically abused child (poisoning) -- Neglect, abandonment, and failure to thrive -- Sexual abuse -- The sexual abuse interview -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Pregnancy -- Munchausen syndrome by proxy -- The role of law enforcement -- Interdisciplinary death investigation -- Dna and evidence collection -- Prevention.

9781936590766 (e-book)


Child abuse--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Battered child syndrome--Handbooks, manuals, etc.


Electronic books.

HV6626.5 / .A449 2017

362.76