CHILD ABUSE - GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY HEALTH IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Sadly, southern Africa is no exception to this statement and every healthcare professional will see survivors of abuse during their career. One of the objectives of Child Abuse: Guidelines and Applications for Primary Healthcare Professionals is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge to detect such abuse early. The authors provide detailed information on the risk factors and indicators of abuse, the ethical decisions around reporting, and in-depth clinical information for the clinician. Final chapters give information on the legal aspects of child abuse, including giving evidence in court and the avenues available to prosecute the perpetrator. Features Summary Sadly, southern Africa is no exception to this statement and every healthcare professional will see survivors of abuse during their career. One of the objectives of Child Abuse: Guidelines and Applications for Primary Healthcare Professionals is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge to detect such abuse early.. Author A.J. Mbokazi (Author), L. Jacklin (Author), K.K. Hlaise (Author), D. Pretorius (Author) Publisher Juta Legal and Academic Publishers Release date 20111101 Pages 264 ISBN 0-7021-8659-7 ISBN 13 978-0-7021-8659-2