ABC of child abuse - Sir Roy Meadow

This important, highly praised guide to detection and management of one of the most distressing aspects of paediatric medicine has been thoroughly updated in the light of new recommendations and research. The latest thinking on Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy and a new section on fatal child abuse have been included.

With contributions from leading paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and lawyers, this book addresses:

• all types of child abuse including fractures, burns, eye and head injuries, poisoning, emotional abuse and sexual abuse
  
• social workers and child protection
  
• case conferences
  
• medical reports
  
• the courts

The comprehensive coverage makes it an invaluable reference for the very wide group concerned with children's welfare, including GPs, emergency staff, paediatricians, police surgeons, psychiatrists, nurses, health visitors, social workers and lawyers.