xvii, 213 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Contents
1. Clinician's Approach to Domestic Violence / Jenifer Markowitz, S. Scott Polsky and Paula Renker -- 2. Injury Patterns and Patterned Injuries / Jenifer Markowitz, S. Scott Polsky and David Effron -- 3. Approach to the Serious or Multiple Trauma Patient / S. Scott Polsky, Jenifer Markowitz and David Effron -- 4. Penetrating Injuries / Eileen F. Baker -- 5. Oral and Facial Injuries / Michael Powers and James Connors -- 6. Blunt Thoracic Trauma / Alan Markowitz, S. Scott Pulsky and Jenifer Markowitz -- 7. Blunt Abdominal Trauma / S. Scott Polsky -- 8. Trauma in Pregnancy / Justin Lavin, Jr. -- 9. Genital Trauma / Jenifer Markowitz -- 10. Musculoskeletal Injuries / Lort Sieholdi Lowery, Douglas J. Louery and Scott D. Weiner -- 11. Patient Populations and Special Considerations / Jenifer Markowitz and Valorie K. Prulbiere -- App. A. Professional Organizations -- App. B. Suggested Screening Questions -- App. C. Resources for Information About Patient Populations and Special Considerations -- App. D. State Reporting Statutes -- App. E. Communication Tools -- App. F. Sample Forensic Examination Documentation