Practical Psychiatry of Old Age, Fourth Edition - Softcover

John Wattis; Stephen Curran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857757963 ISBN 13: 9781857757965

Publisher: CRC Press, 2006

Synopsis

This is a practical guide specifically for midwives on getting involved in clinical effectiveness and clinical governance. It develops the information and ideas of "Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Governance Made Easy", second edition, and aims to increase the awareness of, and skills in, an evidence based approach to the practice and delivery of healthcare in midwifery. The workbook approach engages the reader in thought-provoking programmes of work, giving realistic advice on collecting, evaluating, interpreting and applying evidence. The book includes examples specific to the needs of midwives, and links to useful websites for midwives and nursing on-line journals.

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Review

"'I can relate this work to many patients that I have cared for in A&E. I enjoyed this book, it's nicely formatted and a good read.' ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY NURSING 'The book has many strengths. It highlights complicated interactions between psychological, biological and social constructs in explaining, for example, links between depression and physical disorder and the importance of the development of relationships with patients who have multiple needs. The book is well-supported with up-to-date literature. It is highly accessible and will inform the practise of allied professionals working with older people.' NURSING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE 'This text offers a useful review of old age psychiatry.' FAMILY PRACTICE 'This easy-to-read book is very up to date. The case history examples help to make this book a very valuable, practical and accessible reference for any health professional - from consultant to student in all fields of care - working with older people with mental health problems.' THERAPY WEEKLY"

Synopsis

Now greatly expanded and completely updated, "Practical Psychiatry of Old Age, Fourth Edition" is ideal as a clinical primer for those in training, or as a day to day reference for healthcare professionals working with older people. The book describes in detail the main psychiatric conditions encountered in old age and their management with many useful brief case histories to illustrate the practical realities of working in this area. In addition, it offers a comprehensive approach to the assessment and management of psychiatric disorders in old age and provides an introduction to the development and management of services. It supports a truly multi-disciplinary approach in line with modern developments, including the new government guidelines on older people's mental health services.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1857757963
• ISBN 13: 9781857757965
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 284