Seminars in Forensic Psychiatry
Author: Mary Davoren and Harry G. Kennedy Series: College Seminars Series
Updated core text, addressing safe and effective psychiatric practice in prisons, courts, community clinics, and secure hospitals.
This updated edition is a practical guide, addressing forensic practice in multiple settings including prisons, secure hospitals, and community clinics. An invaluable resource for qualified and trainee consultant psychiatrists, medical students, mental health professionals, and those interested in this growing area of practice.
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Updated core text, addressing safe and effective psychiatric practice in prisons, courts, community clinics, and secure hospitals.
This updated edition is a practical guide, addressing forensic practice in multiple settings including prisons, secure hospitals, and community clinics. An invaluable resource for qualified and trainee consultant psychiatrists, medical students, mental health professionals, and those interested in this growing area of practice.
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This updated edition of Seminars in Forensic Psychiatry is an invaluable guide for consultants and specialist trainees working in forensic psychiatry. Written by leading international contributors, topics include models of care, the management of in-patient violence, forensic psychotherapy, and psychological treatments. The evolution of policy and mental health law is discussed, demonstrating how it has shaped the provision of forensic psychiatry services. Legal aspects include considerations of mentalistic defences in criminal law, mental health law, as well as the law on negligence. The book also includes sections on specialist areas of need, including cultural and gender specific needs, terrorism, stalkers, and sex offenders. Woven into the chapters are practical approaches, and 'how to' guides. The volume ends with advice for each of the transitions in the career of a forensic psychiatrist. A truly practical guide, this is a must-read for psychiatrists and mental health professionals working within a forensic setting.
About the Author
Dr Mary Davoren is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and Clinical Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychiatry at Dundrum Hospital. She was previously a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist on personality disorder pathway at Broadmoor High Secure Hospital, as well as the High Secure Research lead. She is a member of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland and a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Professor Harry Kennedy is a Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Hon. Skou Professor of Forensic Psychiatry, Aarhus University and Visiting Professor of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Bari, 'Aldo Moro'. He has clinically reformed, researched and taught forensic psychiatry and forensic services in London and in Dublin.
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