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 a child who has been abused; techniques for taking the medical history and examining children who may have been abused; and guidance on medicolegal principles.
Features hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a wealth of diagnostic, radiographic, and management information.
New chapters include:

Sentinel Injuries

Burns

Medical Neglect and Obesity

Environmental Neglect and Social Determinants of Health

Supervisory Neglect

Children Endangered by Drugs

Psychological Maltreatment

Interpersonal Violence

Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation via Electronic Media

Reporting Abuse, Managing Uncertainty, and Other Legal Issues

Professional Considerations for Those Who Care for the Potentially Abused Child

Caring for the Child in Out-of-Home Care

Trauma-Informed Care and Treatment

Identification of Child Maltreatment

Evidence-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Programs

Creating Change Through Advocacy