Comprehensive medical reference on the recognition, assessment and management of child abuse, intended for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Includes bibliographical references and an index. Edited by Stephen Ludwig and Anthony E. Kornberg, this reference brings together contributions from specialists addressing the clinical and forensic aspects of child abuse. Topics include the definition and recognition of physical abuse, the assessment of injuries in infants and children, burns, head trauma, neurological and ophthalmological manifestations, sexual abuse, interviewing techniques and the medical evaluation of suspected maltreatment. The chapters discuss diagnostic considerations, the differentiation of accidental injuries from inflicted harm, and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals in identifying and documenting suspected abuse. The volume combines clinical guidance with specialist discussion of the medical evidence used in child-protection investigations.