Color atlas of domestic violence

Author(s)

    • Polsky, S. Scott
    • Markowitz, Jenifer

Bibliographic Information

Color atlas of domestic violence

S. Scott Polsky, Jenifer Markowitz

Mosby, 2004 [i.e. 2003]

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This unique resource is the first and only text for health care professionals that looks specifically and comprehensively at the injuries frequently seen as a result of domestic violence. Excellent as a spot reference to help understand when specific injuries may be the result of domestic violence, this atlas includes more than 200 full color photographs, radiographs, and ultrasounds to assist in the identification and documentation of domestic injuries. All the information needed to provide a strong background in domestic violence injuries is covered including blunt trauma, penetrating injuries, the forensic examination, and sexual violence.

Table of Contents

1. Clinician's Approach to Domestic Violence 2. Injury Patterns and Patterned Injuries 3. Approach to the Serious or Multiple Trauma Patient 4. Penetrating Injuries 5. Oral and Facial Injuries 6. Blunt Thoracic Trauma 7. Blunt Abdominal Trauma 8. Trauma in Pregnancy 9. Genital Trauma 10. Musculoskeletal Injuries 11. Patient Populations and Special Considerations Appendices A. Professional Organizations B. Suggested Screening Questions C. Resources for Information about Patient Populations and Special Considerations D. State Reporting Statutes E. Communication Tools F. Sample Forensic Examination Documentation

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