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The determination of the age of bruises in children with suspected non-accidental injury
- Author:
- DAVID T.J.
- Journal article citation:
- Family Law, 28, August 1998, pp.485-488.
- Publisher:
- Jordan
Considers the latest information available when trying to determine the age of bruising in children.
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
- Author:
- DAVID T.J.
- Journal article citation:
- Family Law, 31, June 2001, pp.445-451.
- Publisher:
- Jordan
Describes some of the patterns of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP), the behaviour of the perpetrator and the diagnosis of the abuse.
Medical disorders to be considered in a child with bony injury and suspected abuse
- Author:
- DAVID T.J.
- Journal article citation:
- Family Law, 29, October 1999, pp.707-712.
- Publisher:
- Jordan
Outline possible pre-existing medical conditions that should be excluded before child abuse is diagnosed. These include conditions which predispose structurally weak bones to injury with normal handling or produce radiological abnormalities that mimic or resemble the radiological manifestations of inflicted injury.