Mental health policy for nurses / edited by Ian Hulatt.

Contents History of mental health policy in the United Kingdom / Peter Nolan -- Eurpean context / Neil Brimblecombe -- Community services / Ben Hannigan -- Psychosis / Norman Young -- Older people / Elizabeth Collier and Catherine McQuarrie -- Dementia / Trevor Adams -- Personality disorder / Karen M. Wright -- Service user involvement / Mick McKeown and Fiona Jones -- Equalities in mental health policy in the UK / Tim McDougall -- Dual diagnosis / Cheryl Kipping -- Policy into action? / Cris Allen.
Abstract Throughout your studies and as you practice as a registered nurse, you will need to understand and reflect on the policy and legislation that determines care. This book gives you a broad introduction to the policy factors that have shaped contemporary mental health practice. It helps you to understand the rationale behind the way mental health care is organised and delivered and the evidence behind policy and legislation. Key features of the books are: Reflective exercise which will help you apply theory to everyday practice; Overviews which help you to remember key points; Contributions from a range of experts which offer a wealth of perspectives. -- Source other than Library of Congress.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
LanguageText in English.
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013951477
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