The Child Abuse Doctors
In The Child Abuse Doctors, Dr. David Chadwick details the progress made in the field of child abuse pediatrics over the years, highlighting the doctors who paved the way for the current level of abuse recognition, reporting, and treatment. Beginning by delving into the earliest recorded medical studies of child abuse in the 19th century, this text documents the turbulent history of medical doctors’ efforts to protect children from abuse.
Along with discussions of prevention methods, Dr. Chadwick also underscores different types of abuse and their repercussions. His deep involvement in child abuse pediatrics makes The Child Abuse Doctors an accessible and informative resource for anyone—including medical professionals, parents, teachers, and students—who wish to expand their knowledge on the history of child abuse medicine.
Features & Benefits:
- Gives a historical and clinical perspective on abuse
- Biographical overview of prominent abuse specialists
- Conveniently sized for reading on-the-go