Shaken Baby Syndrome
Investigating the Abusive Head Trauma Controversy
Book • 2023
Cyrille Rossant's "Shaken Baby Syndrome: Investigating the Abusive Head Trauma Controversy" delves into the scientific and legal complexities surrounding the diagnosis of abusive head trauma in infants.
The book challenges the long-held belief that the triad of symptoms (subdural hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, and brain swelling) definitively proves abusive shaking.
Rossant presents evidence questioning the reliability of the diagnosis and explores alternative explanations for these injuries.
He highlights the impact of misdiagnosis on families and the justice system, advocating for a more nuanced and evidence-based approach.
The book's detailed analysis of medical research and legal cases makes it a crucial resource for understanding this complex issue.
It encourages a critical examination of the scientific evidence and its implications for child protection.
The book challenges the long-held belief that the triad of symptoms (subdural hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, and brain swelling) definitively proves abusive shaking.
Rossant presents evidence questioning the reliability of the diagnosis and explores alternative explanations for these injuries.
He highlights the impact of misdiagnosis on families and the justice system, advocating for a more nuanced and evidence-based approach.
The book's detailed analysis of medical research and legal cases makes it a crucial resource for understanding this complex issue.
It encourages a critical examination of the scientific evidence and its implications for child protection.
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