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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Wilson, Simon, 1970-, Cumming, Ian, 1962-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2010.
Colección:Forensic focus ; 31.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (318 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780857002068
0857002066