Abusive Head Trauma In Infants And Children Medical Legal and Forensic Issues

Abusive Head Trauma CD-ROMdepicts how head injuries occur using 3-D images and animation. This product is valuable for explaining the complex biomechanics of abusive head injury to investigators, mandated reporters, judges, and jurors. Detailed forensic animations created under the direction of a nationally recognized head trauma expert make this multimedia resource a necessary addition to the library of any prosecutor, police officer, emergency medical professional, or child advocate. Anyone who has ever encountered suspected abusive head injury knows the challenges involved with proving that suspicion. This reference provides diagnostic information to definitively determine whether the injuries are abusive or nonabusive. Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: Medical, Legal, and Forensic Issues Two-Volume Set combines all aspects of abusive head trauma casesmedical, social service, investigative, legal, and preventiveinto one complete reference. All professionals involved in identifying children at risk, diagnosing injuries, investigating allegations, implementing services and strategizing for prevention will find this book a tremendous resource. In addition to reviewing the most up-to-date information on mechanisms of injury, pathophysiology, and physical findings, Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children Two-Volume Set details the application of medical science to the investigation and prosecution of these cases as well as issues of long-term outcome, developmental and educational needs and strategies for community education and prevention. A case study chapter gives the learner an opportunity to apply the information.Frasier, Lori D. is the author of 'Abusive Head Trauma In Infants And Children Medical Legal and Forensic Issues', published 2006 under ISBN 9781878060648 and ISBN 1878060643.