Provides self-directed exercises that guide readers through the process of identifying documented injuries and developing a plan of action for evidence collection and subsequent medical care unique to each case. Readers will have the opportunity to analyse case histories of child sexual abuse and accompanying photographs of the patients' physical examinations.
200 pages, 153 images, 7 contributors
Child Sexual Abuse Assessment provides exercises that guide readers through the process of identifying documented injuries and developing a plan of action for each case.
Readers will have the opportunity to assess 16 case histories of child sexual abuse, with a detailed account of each case and accompanying full-color examination photographs for reference. Each case includes a series of evaluative exercises designed to refine and reinforce readers' skills in injury identification, evidence collection, and the recommendation of treatment and follow-up care.
Features and Benefits:
- Portable and convenient
- 16 case histories and corresponding exercises modeling best practices in response to children of various developmental stages
- Ideal for self-directed study or group instruction
- Authored by nationally recognized experts in forensic nursing
- Written for sexual assault examiners at every level of experience, from novice to advanced
