Atlas of Sexual Violence (Hardcover, New)

The ideal clinical companion for evaluating and documenting sexual violence, Atlas of Sexual Violence reflects the field's most up-to-date research and clinical practice. It reviews current practices for providing patient care to adolescent and adult victims of sexual violence, and uses diverse photographs to show variances related to race and age. Coverage of wound identification and terminology helps in accurate interpretation, documentation, and courtroom testimony. From the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and Tara Henry, a nationally known forensic nursing expert, this book is a durable, portable guide suitable for anyone who deals with cases of suspected sexual assault, including health care providers, social workers, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel. More than 250 full-color images of normal and abnormal findings assist in determining causation and accurate identification, interpretation, and documentation of injuries. Critical information related to clinical practice is highlighted throughout the text. Interpretation of anogenital findings is simplified with coverage of normal anatomy and physiology of the mouth, genitalia, anus, and rectum, as well as anogenital variances not attributable to trauma. Unique! Postmortem Sexual Assault Examinations chapter includes the details and photos of this specific examination. Photo legends note proper identification and descriptive terminology of injuries, disease, and normal variances. Key Terms are highlighted and defined, making it easier for healthcare providers, law enforcement, and legal professionals to use accurate medical forensic terminology for documentation and courtroom testimony.

General

Imprint:	Mosby
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2012
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Iafn
Editors:	Tara Henry
Dimensions:	240 x 197 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4377-2783-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Medical diagnosis > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Sexual abuse
LSN:	1-4377-2783-2
Barcode:	9781437727838

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