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Physical Care of People with Mental Health Problems: A Guide for Best Practice

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Description

This accessible, practical text provides mental health practitioners with the core knowledge and skills they need to be able to care effectively for the physical health of those who have been diagnosed with mental illness.

Linked closely to professional standards, and with a clear values- and evidence-base, the book aims to raise awareness of the physical health needs of individuals with mental health problems, outline the physical health assessment process and suggest health enhancing interventions for use in clinical practice. Consideration will be given to the following aspects of physical wellbeing;

-cardiovascular health

-diabetes

-sexual health

-respiratory health

-cancer

-wound care

-substance misuse

-infection control

-medicine management

Further chapters on legal and ethical issues explain the need to practise appropriately within the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act, while a linking theme throughout the book stresses the importance of health promotion.

Backed up by case examples and with a range of reflective exercises throughout, The Physical Care of People with Mental Health Problems is a key text for students and practitioners working in mental health services. It will also be useful reading for practice nurses, district nurses, midwives and all allied health practitioners.

Editor: Collins, Eve, Editor: Drake, Mandy, Editor: Deacon, Maureen

Topic: Medical / Nursing
Media: Book
ISBN: 857029215
Language: English
Pages: 248

Additional information

Weight 0.98 lbs
Dimensions 9.53 × 6.71 × 0.53 in

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