Therapeutic Interventions for Forensic Mental Health Nurses
$142.88
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
14 October 2001
Summary
Forensic Mental Health Nursing: Therapeutic Interventions and Clinical Practice
Written by experts in the field, this book explores current and emerging interventions in forensic nursing and the care of the mentally-disordered offender, with an emphasis on clinical practice and competence.
It delves into the practical issues facing forensic nurses, such as environment and safety concerns, as well as the potential emotional trauma associated with the role. The book examines a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781853029493 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1853029491 |
| Series: | Forensic Focus |
| Author: | Mick Collins, Anne Aiyegbusi, Phil Woods, Alyson Kettles |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 14 October 2001 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 154mm x 16mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This book is yet another from the excellent Forensic Focus series available from Kingsley. It brings together authors who are recognised nationally and internationally for their contemporary contributions in forensic mental health nursing … Nurses who want to provide some future direction and alternative therapeutic options for their service, would do well to start with this text. – ProquestFew books are more desperately needed than this, as forensic mental health nursing struggles to develop its credibility amid public and professional criticism. … The editors have amassed a wide array of contributors, both from within and outside the field of forensic practice and theory. The chapters are generally well written and offer a lively debate from diverse perspectives. – Mental Health Today
About The Author
Mick Collins
Alyson M. Kettles is Research and Development Officer for Mental Health at the Royal Cornhill Hospital for the Grampian Primary Care NHS Trust.
Phil Woods is a lecturer at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting at the University of Manchester.
Mick Collins is a research nurse at the Rampton Hospital Authority.
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