The following are some landmark papers we recommend for physicians:
Kocher MS, Kasser JR. Orthopaedic
aspects of child abuse. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2000 Jan-Feb;8(1):10-20.
Conway EE Jr. Nonaccidental
head injury in infants: the shaken baby syndrome revisited.
Pediatr Ann 1998 Oct;27(10):677-90.
Odom A, Christ E, Kerr N, et al. Prevalence
of retinal hemorrhages in pediatric patients after in-hospital cardiopulmonary
resuscitation: a prospective study. Pediatrics 1997 Jun;99(6):E3.
Jenny C, Hymel KP, Ritzen A, et al.. Analysis
of missed cases of abusive head trauma. JAMA 1999 Feb 17;281(7):621-6.
Sugar NF, Taylor JA, Feldman KW. Bruises
in infants and toddlers: those who dont cruise rarely bruise. Arch
Pediatr Adolesc Med 1999 Apr;153(4):399-403.
Adams JA, Harper K, Knudson S, et al.. Examination
findings in legally confirmed child sexual abuse: its normal to be normal.
Pediatrics 1994 Sep;94(3):310-7.
Be sure to check out our Physician Guidelines section of our Resources page for important information from the AAP Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect.
If you would like to keep up with current research in the area of child abuse and neglect, we recommend the following journals:
Child
Abuse & Neglect
Child
Maltreatment
Quarterly
Child Abuse Medical Update
Pediatrics
Sexual
Abuse: A Journal of Research & Treatment
Journal
of Child Sexual Abuse
Trauma,
Violence & Abuse
Violence
& Abuse Abstracts