ABC of Child Protection

ABC of Child Protection
ISBN-10
1444312677
ISBN-13
9781444312676
Category
Medical
Pages
120
Language
English
Published
2009-04-08
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Sir Roy Meadow, Sir Jacqueline Mok, Sir Donna Rosenberg

Description

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.

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