Medical evaluation of child sexual abuse : a practical guide
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Medical evaluation of child sexual abuse : a practical guide
Sage Publications, c2002
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-283) and index
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Description
This newly updated edition of the top-selling reference manual for the medical evaluation of suspected child sexual abuse has been expanded to reflect the increasing importance of properly performed, well-documented examinations. Not only does the book cover aspects of the physical examination and diagnosis for sexual abuse, its additional coverage of interviewing children and collecting evidence for criminal investigations makes it an inclusive guidebook for all aspects of the child sexual abuse evaluation process.
New to the Second Edition
New chapters on legal issues, collection of forensic evidence, issues for nurses, and the special needs of adolescents
Expanded and updated coverage of sexually transmitted diseases, diagnostic problems, and documenting examinations
Vastly expanded collection of illustrative photographs (including 83 in color) and line drawings
Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse is an invaluable illustrated guidebook for physicians, nurses, and other professionals involved with investigation of child abuse cases.
Table of Contents
The Problem - Angelo P Giardino
The Evaluation - Martin A Finkel
Physical Examination - Martin A Finkel
Documentation of Physical Evidence in Child Sexual Abuse - Lawrence R Ricci
Outline of STDs in Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse - Deborah C Stewart
Forensic Evidence Collection - Cindy W Christian and Angelo P Giardino
Unique Needs of Adolescent Patients - Deborah E Lowen
The Anogenital Exam - Lori D Frasier
Diagnostic Dilemmas, Minics of Abuse
Nursing Issues Related to Child Sexual Abuse Evaluations - Eileen R Giardino and Jamie Ferrell
Psychological Issues - Julie Lippmann
Interdiscipinary Approaches to Child Maltreatment - Angelo p Giardino and Stephen Ludwig
Assessing Community Resources
Legal Issues in the Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse - John Meyers
Documentation, Reports Formulation, and Conclusions - Martin A Finkel
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