ABC of Domestic and Sexual Violence (Paperback)

ABC of Domestic and Sexual Violence is a practical guide for all health care professionals who are looking after abused individuals (whether knowingly or not) and who wish to learn more in order to help their patients. It employs a positive and hands on approach, emphasising simple history taking skills and clinical tips and pitfalls to help demystify what is often considered a sensitive or difficult subject area. This new ABC title covers background and epidemiology, including: international and cultural perspectives, common presentations, how to identify abuse, and guidance on subsequent acute and longer-term medical and psychosocial interventions. It provides guidance on legal perspectives including documentation and sources of help and advice. While focusing mainly on women, it will also cover aspects relating to children and men. It also incorporates victim testimonies and case scenarios throughout. From a multidisciplinary team of contributors ABC of Domestic and Sexual Violence is ideal for all general practitioners, accident and emergency, practice nurses, health visitors, midwives, social workers, and other primary and secondary care health care professionals.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	S. Bewley
Dimensions:	278 x 216 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	136
ISBN-13:	978-1-118-48218-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Sexual abuse Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Domestic violence Promotions
LSN:	1-118-48218-2
Barcode:	9781118482186

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