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Reviews of previous editions:
„This is an excellent book; it gives clear guidance toprofessionals. If you are concerned about child abuse and itsdetection, then you must get this book.“
Australian Journal of Emergency Care
„Essential reading for all junior staff, healthvisitors, and social workers.“
Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine
The fourth edition of this important and highly praised guide hasbeen substantially revised and updated, providing concise, practical information on a difficult and distressing area ofpaediatric medicine. This new edition of the ABC of ChildProtection now includes additional chapters on abdominalinjury, neglect and failure to thrive. It presents the latestinformation on the diagnosis and investigation of abuse, andexplains the current roles of social services and the law insafeguarding children.
Written by leading paediatricians, psychiatrists, social workersand lawyers, this comprehensive book is an invaluable reference forprofessionals concerned with children's welfare, includinggeneral practitioners, emergency staff, paediatricians, policesurgeons, psychiatrists, health visitors, social workers, andlawyers.
