Assessment in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: In Search of the Whole Person - Softcover

Finlay, Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748778012 ISBN 13: 9780748778010

Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA, 2004

Synopsis

This unique book provides a step-by-step guide to conducting assessment, giving student nurses a humanistic perspective on the subject. This best-seller, written by one of the most experienced authors in this field has been updated to reflect new concepts and ideas.

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Review:

Preface Part One: The Nature Of Psychosocial Assessment 1. Assessment: The Analysis Of The Obvious 2. The Interview: Purposeful Conversation 3. The History: Disentangling The Web 4. An Overview Of Assessment Methods Part Two: Some Specific Applications 5. Anxiety: The Rust Of Life 6. Mood: The Sickness Of The Soul 7. Risk: The Need For Emotional Security 8. Relationships: Crises Of The Self And Others 9. Psychosis: Tales From The Underworld 10. The Environment: Boundaries Of The Self Part Three: In Search Of The Whole Person 11. Moral And Ethical Issues In Assessment 12. The Whole Person: Reality And Challenges 13. The Holistic Assessment: Dreams And Possibilities Appendix A: The Research Development Of Assessment Instruments Appendix B: Psychosocial Assessment: A Selective Biography index

Synopsis:

New material in this title includes person-centred assessment and care planning. Emphasis is placed on the ethical and legal dimensions of assessment. New sections on culture and culturally-appropriate assessment and care planning have been added. It describes the methods and outcomes from initial contact and history taking, through assessment of progress and finally onto discharge and referral. It is vital to psychiatric and Mental Health nurses in hospital and the community.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0748778012
• ISBN 13: 9780748778010
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440