Applying Person-Centred Care in Mental Health, 9781911028086
Paperback
Person-centred care for individuals with mental illness: a values-based approach is a guide to support staff working in mental health in-patient settings.

Applying Person-Centred Care in Mental Health

A Guide to Values-Based Practice

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  • Paperback

    54 pages

  • Release Date

    6 March 2016

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Summary

In the environment of inpatient mental health units, a patient’s actions are often understood through reference to their illness; if they disagree with staff they lack insight or are aggressive, if they seek independence they are uncooperative and non-compliant, if they wish to be alone they are seen as withdrawn. Imagine being this patient, faced with situations where you are told your reality is not right, that you are a different person to who you think you are and that you have a mental d…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781911028086
ISBN-10:1911028081
Author:Wendy Hawksworth
Publisher:Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Imprint:Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:54
Release Date:6 March 2016
Weight:381g
Dimensions:210mm x 150mm x 22mm
About The Author

Wendy Hawksworth

Wendy Hawksworth works as a nurse educator in Brisbane and has worked extensively with people with mental illness in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. She has wide experience in developing and delivering education and holds an MA in philosophy and psychiatry.

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