ABSTRACT
The concept of "the craft of caring" dictates that the basis of good nursing practice is a combination of both art and science, encouraging nurses to take a holistic approach to the practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing. Supported by relevant theory, research, policy, and philosophy, this volume reflects current developments in nursing practice and the understanding of mental health disorders. The book includes case studies of patients with anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder as well as victims of sexual abuse, those with an eating disorder, homeless patients, and those with dementia and autism.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 1 THE NEED FOR NURSING
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Section 2 ASSESSMENT IN PRACTICE
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Section 3 THE STRUCTURE OF CARE
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Section 4 SPECIFIC NEEDS FOR NURSING
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Section 5 SOME MODELS OF THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE
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Section 6 THE ORGANIZATION OF CARE
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Section 7 SOME STANDARDIZED PROCESSES OF NURSING PRACTICE
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Section 8 LEGAL, ETHICAL AND MORAL ISSUES
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Section 9 THE DEVELOPMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
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Section 10 THE FUTURE OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING IN CONTEXT