Online Medical Books for Child abuse

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Alcohol-related disorder
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... The patient with alcohol-related disorder experiences a need for the daily intake of large amounts of alcohol for day-to-day functioning. A regular pattern of heavy drinking limited to weekends, with periods of sobriety between weekends, also suggests... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Substance abuse and induced disorders
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Substance abuse and dependence causes physical, mental, emotional, or social harm. Examples of abused drugs include opioids, stimulants, depressants, antianxiety agents, and hallucinogens. (See Understanding commonly abused substances, pages 432 to 436.) Chronic drug abuse,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Be careful characterizing conditionsas child abuse. There are a number of great masqueraders, including neuroblastoma
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Elizabeth Wells, MD What Do to - Make a Decision Although child abuse continues to be a major concern for clinicians working in emergency departments, urgent care centers, and in primary care settings, it is... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Provide anticipatory guidance at well-child visits
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Elizabeth Wells, MD What to Do - Take Action The term anticipatory guidance refers to the practice in which pediatricians provide information and counsel parents about child development and behavior. It helps families understand... Infants (Birth to 1 Year) ... Toddlers and Preschool Age (1–5 Years) ... School Age (6–11 Years) ... Younger Adolescents (11–15 Years) ... Older Adolescents (16–21 Years) ... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Sexual abuse is an important diagnosis to confirm for both the child and family so that appropriate treatment can begin. Remember though that some physical findings that may be suggestive of abuse, may not be definitive
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, MD What to Do - Interpret the Data There is a wide range of nonabusive causes of physical and behavioral symptoms that serve as presenting complaints of sexual abuse victims; likewise, the physical findings are often vague and... Normal Variants ... Nonabusive Causes of Irritation ... When to Suspect Abuse ... Suspicious Physical Findings ... Reporting a Crime ... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Child Abuse, Physical
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Cindy W. Christian, MDMatthew J. Cox, MD Child Abuse, Physical - BASICS Child Abuse, Physical - description Injuries or illnesses that occur to children as a result of family dysfunction. In practice, child abuse is considered nonaccidental... Child Abuse, Physical - DIAGNOSIS ... Child Abuse, Physical - TREATMENT ... Child Abuse, Physical - FOLLOW UP ... Child Abuse, Physical - bibliography ... Child Abuse, Physical - CODES ... Child Abuse, Physical - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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