Child Abuse

Thoroughly revised and expanded, the 4th edition offers a practical, objective, evidence-based guide to the medical diagnosis and management of child abuse. Written and edited by a vast array of the world's leading experts on child abuse and neglect, this indispensable resource clearly explains the signs, symptoms, and injuries of the abused child.Features hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a wealth of medical, surgical, radiographic, and laboratory information.New chapters include:Sentinel InjuriesBurnsMedical Neglect and ObesityEnvironmental Neglect and Social Determinants of HealthSupervisional Neglect/Fatal NeglectDrug-Endangered ChildrenPsychological AbuseFamily ViolenceHuman Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation via Electronic MediaReporting Abuse, Managing Uncertainty, and Other Legal IssuesProfessional Considerations for Those Who Care for the Potentially Abused ChildCaring for the Child in Out-of-Home CareTrauma-Informed Care and TreatmentIdentifying Child MaltreatmentCreating Change Through Advocacy