Bøker av Patricia M. Speck

A self-directed assessment for medical professionals to learn, apply, and demonstrate competency in the evaluation for sexually transmitted infections and diseases. Each case history includes a series of evaluation exercises designed to refine and reinforce readers' skills in sexually transmitted infection identification, treatment, and follow-up.

This workbook is designed to standardize anatomic nomenclature, as it relates to the head and neck, for both new and experienced sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) and sexual assault forensic examiners (SAFEs), first responders, medical residents and physicians, nursing students, and nurse practitioners.

490 pages, 174 images, 64 contributorsThe Third Edition of Child Abuse Quick Reference is completely revised and expanded, with new and emerging science for the multidisciplinary response to child abuse. It features updated models for the investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of child abuse as well as three all-new chapters on: nonfatal strangulation in children, pregnancy in sexually abused minors, and prevention of child maltreatment. With this latest edition, Child Abuse Quick Reference remains the most detailed and convenient field guide to child maltreatment-ideal for professionals working directly with abused children. Medical practitioners, social workers, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and others will find this easy-to-use guide essential to their work on the front lines of prevention and intervention in cases of child maltreatment.

200 pages, 153 images, 7 contributorsChild Sexual Abuse Assessment provides self-directed exercises that guide readers through the process of identifying documented injuries and developing a plan of action for evidence collection and subsequent medical care unique to each case. Readers will have the opportunity to analyze case histories of child sexual abuse and accompanying photographs of the patients' physical examinations.Features and Benefits:-Portable and convenient - Authored by nationally recognized experts in forensic nursing- Ideal for self-directed study or group instruction- Diverse case histories and full-color exam photos for a broad survey of sexual assault response- Written for sexual assault examiners at every level of experience, from novice to advanced

166 pages, 90 images, 15 contributors Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Assessment, Second Edition allows readers will have the opportunity to analyze 15 case histories of sexual assault and accompanying photographs of the patients' physical examinations. Self-directed exercises will guide readers through the process of identifying documented injuries and developing a plan of action for evidence collection and subsequent medical care unique to each case.Features and Benefits:- 15 diverse case histories and full-color exam photos for a broad survey of sexual assault response- Authored by nationally recognized experts in forensic nursing- Ideal for self-directed study or group instruction- Portable and convenient- Written for sexual assault examiners at every level of experience, from novice to advanced