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THE MANAGEMENT OF ABUSE: A RESOURCE MANUAL FOR THE DENTAL TEAM * _J. T. Newton & _ * _E. Bower_ UK: Stephen Hancocks Ltd (www.shancocksltd.com ) price £29.95, pp 112 ISBN 0945614535 |

ISBN: 094-5-61453-5 This book tackles a difficult but necessary issue. I was surprised to find it is the only book presently to examine abuse from a dental perspective. The book is primarily

aimed at general practice. This is an underrepresented area in dentistry however, and I suspect its appeal will be far wider. This book can be read from start to finish or it can also be

used as a reference for the whole dental team. The introductory chapter defines terminology and the evolution of current legislation. This was the hardest part of the book to read. The legal

framework is essential for greater understanding of the issue, but it may have been easier to read if it was from a dental perspective — on common ground with its reader. The layout for the

rest of the book, in contrast, is excellent. The following three chapters are devoted in turn to different classification of abuse: child, domestic and vulnerable adults. The structure of

each chapter follows a similar pattern — background, definitions, prevalence, risk factors, signs of abuse, advice for the dental team, specific legislation, further developments and

reading. In particular it addresses the role of the GDP in cases of suspected abuse and the importance of appropriate multi-agency communication. There is an inevitable overlap between

chapters but this serves to reinforce important issues. These chapters deliver valuable information in an easy to read manner with succinct flowcharts, diagrams and photos. There is a useful

PDF file available on the publisher's website for legislation developments since publication. The book states all legislation, policy and procedures are applicable to England only. It

advises GDPs outside England that principles will be similar but to contact individual Health Departments for further detail. A brief description of differing legislation pertaining to each

country could perhaps be useful through the PDF file. For a fee, verifiable CPD can also be accessed through the publisher's website. The final chapter links all aspects of prevention

and detection of abuse in practice. There is plenty of practical advice from recruitment of staff to guidelines in promotion of a caring environment. From diagrams for recording injuries to

examples of questions to ask suspected victims of abuse, the appendices are an invaluable aspect of this book. This book effectively and concisely bridges the gap between general advice for

health professionals and the dental literature focused on signs and symptoms of abuse. Overall I would recommend it as an essential part of a practice library. Authors * F. Watson View

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