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Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know – original, focused research in a snapshot approach.   Physicians play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and treating children with a diagnosis of suspected or confirmed child maltreatment. Get practical and essential evidence-based guidelines and AAP references for evaluating and treating sentinel injuries, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. Improve relationship-building with community partners in child welfare, behavioral health, and home visitation programs to provide better ongoing, crucial care of children and their families. Read the latest findings on the key factors in medical evaluation of abuse and neglect and learn more about protecting children who are most at-risk for maltreatment.

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Author:   American Academy of Pediatrics AAP
Publisher:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Imprint:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Dimensions:   Width: 20.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.10cm
Weight:   0.413kg
ISBN:  

9781610022903

ISBN 10:   1610022904
Pages:   175
Publication Date:   28 February 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Overview Physical Abuse of Children Child Sexual Abuse Child Psychological Abuse Evaluation 'Practical' guide helps in evaluation of children who report sexual abuse The Evaluation of Children in the Primary Care Setting When Sexual Abuse Is Suspected Pediatricians' Role in Preventing Child Maltreatment Fatalities: A Call to Action Critical Elements in the Medical Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse The Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse Sentinel Injuries in Infants Evaluated for Child Physical Abuse Testing for Abuse in Children With Sentinel Injuries Evaluating Children With Fractures for Child Physical Abuse Potential Opportunities for Prevention or Earlier Diagnosis of Child Physical Abuse in the Inpatient Setting High-Risk Populations How pediatricians can assess for child neglect, support at-risk families Special Needs, Higher Abuse Risks Child Abuse in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Childhood Maltreatment and Disability Diagnosis- Sorting Out Causality Maltreatment Risk Among Children With Disabilities Community Poverty and Child Abuse: Sadly a Potentially Lethal Combination No Surprise: The Rate of Fatal Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Is Related to Poverty Community Poverty and Child Abuse Fatalities in the United States Injury and Mortality Among Children Identified as at High Risk of Maltreatment

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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.

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