| Challenging Ideas in Psychiatric Nursing Contributor(s): Clarke, Liam (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415186978 ISBN-13: 9780415186971 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1999 Annotation: This book is inspired by the growing concerns of both the public and professionals about accepted methods of practice and their effects on patients and clients. Liam Clarke argues that, while many different theories and models exist, their validity and effectiveness in caring for patients have yet to be proven. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness - Medical | Nursing - Psychiatric & Mental Health - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
| Dewey: 610.736 |
| LCCN: 98-32451 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.17" W x 9.17" (0.62 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Challenging Practice in Mental Health Nursing questions theories and practices which have become central in mental health care today. The book is inspired by the growing concerns of both the public and professionals about accepted methods of practice and their effects on patients and clients. Liam Clarke argues that while many different theories and models exist their validity and effectiveness in caring for patients has yet to be proved. Chapters examine: * holism * Rogerian and other counselling theories * forensic psychiatry * rational emotive therapy. This will be an essential and thought-provoking read for nurses and other mental health professionals who want to develop as critical practitioners. |