Bücher von Eileen R. Giardino

Provides the information, nurses need to identify and accurately interpret the signs of maltreatment and then report it in a specific manner. Presented in 16 chapters comprising three major sections, this book addresses the areas of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. It is a useful reference for nurses and nurse practitioners.

Intended for teachers, nurses, social workers, childcare workers, law enforcement agencies, and all other mandated reporters of child abuse, this reference helps mandated reporters fulfill their legal and ethical responsibility to report child abuse.

Carefully developed and thoroughly field tested, this volume is a guide to aid practitioners in the identification, evaluation, and documentation of suspected sexual abuse of children. It will be invaluable to a broad range of professionals, including pediatricians, doctors, nurses, health care and child protection workers, clinical social workers, and psychologists.With over 45 medical illustrations, the manual reassures caregiving professionals in their role as health care provider and/or child advocate. It provides a solid reference showing how to proceed with medical and psychological assessment and gives practical guidelines for doing physical and genital examinations, pertinent laboratory studies, and proper documentation.