Psychiatry in prisons :: a comprehensive handbook /

Psychiatry in Prisons provides a comprehensive overview of the history, problems and development of psychiatric health care in prisons, focusing particularly on the UK. The contributors tackle a broad range of issues, from familiar mental health issues such as substance misuse, self-injury and healt...

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Other Authors: Wilson, Simon, 1970-, Cumming, Ian, 1962-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2010.
Series:Forensic focus ; 31.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Psychiatry in Prisons provides a comprehensive overview of the history, problems and development of psychiatric health care in prisons, focusing particularly on the UK. The contributors tackle a broad range of issues, from familiar mental health issues such as substance misuse, self-injury and health screening to complex legal, moral and philosophical dilemmas. It also draws comparisons with the US correctional mental health system and the delivery of mental health services in New Zealand prisons. This comprehensive guide is an indispensible resource for psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, pris.
Physical Description:1 online resource (318 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780857002068
0857002066

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