Non-accidental head injury in young children : medical, legal and social responses
by
Cobley, Cathy.
Title
:
Non-accidental head injury in young children : medical, legal and social responses
Author
:
Cobley, Cathy.
ISBN
:
9781843103608
Personal Author
:
Cobley, Cathy.
Publication Information
:
London : Jessica Kingsley, 2007.
Physical Description
:
192 p. ; 24 cm.
General Note
:
Formerly CIP.
Contents
:
The problem of child abuse: recognition, responses and re-evaluations -- Constructing and deconstructing shaken baby syndrome: changing cultural definitions and medical practice -- Clinical identification of non-accidental head injury: examining the 'social' risk factors -- Proving non-accidental head injury: from mere suspicion to proof beyond all reasonable doubt -- Causation, scientific evidence and shaken baby syndrome: an example of a medical controversy -- Responding to non-accidental head injury: changes and challenges.
Abstract
:
"This book explores non-accidental head injury in babies and young children, covering the medical, social, and legal aspects of the phenomenon, as well as the responsibilities of professionals, child protection agencies and the media. The authors investigate the existing evidence surrounding SBS and its recognition and construction, including the tensions between medical and social explanations, and the difficulties involved in proving abuse. This book is essential reading for social workers, lawyers, health professionals, and those working with child protection agencies."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject Term
:
Abused children -- Services for -- Great Britain.
Abused children -- Care -- Great Britain.
Abused children -- Legal status, laws, etc -- Great Britain.
Head -- Wounds and injuries.
Infants -- Wounds and injuries.
Shaken baby syndrome.
Added Author
:
Sanders, Tom.
Electronic Access
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| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168020391534 | 362.7670941 C656N 2007 | 1 |