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More than 30 medical experts collaborated to provide the latest clinical data and research on topics ranging from burns and bruises in child maltreatment to oral injuries and the effects of chemical abuse.

The clinical portion of the text is accompanied by a photographic atlas in the back of the book that includes current case studies and more than 1100 images and illustrations that complement many of the main topics included in the clinical text, plus chapters on radiology and photodocumentation.

Peer-reviewed by experts in the field, Physical Abuse and Neglect is a comprehensive resource to support health care, law enforcement, social work, child protection, and court-related professionals in their ongoing efforts to identify and prevent physical abuse and neglect of innocent victims.

Key Features and Benefits:
— New! Over 350 new photographs to help practicing professionals identify and treat various incidents of physical abuse and neglect
— Combined clinical guide and photographic atlas for more convenient access to information
— Multidisciplinary focus to support collaboration among health care, law enforcement, social work, child protection, and court-related professionals