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Palliative Care Within Mental Health : Care And Practice
Paperback Edition: 1
This thought provoking and highly practical book is not just about caring for the dying within mental health but about applying the quality care and practice of palliative care within mental health practice.Multidisciplinary in its approach, it focuses on intervention, treatment, care and practice, and
the similarities in practice between palliative care and mental health. This common ground is an excellent foundation for integrating palliative care into mental health care, practice and service delivery. It succinctly covers all aspects of psychological, physical, social, spiritual, sexual, and emotional health.Including authoritative contributions from international experts, each chapter develops a theoretical framework, and then broadens it to include application in practice, addressing what/when/where/why with a definite focus on implementation in practice. Self-assessment exercises, advice for further reading, ideas for reflective practice and a summaries of key points and are also included.
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The aim is to improve, above all else, the relationships, responses, care and practice necessary to be effective in interventions and treatment with those experiencing mental health concerns and dilemmas.
It is ideal for all health, social, psychological, legal and spiritual care students and professionals wanting sound theoretical and practical guidance. It is highly recommended for General Practitioners and General Practice Registrars, health care assistants studying NVQ and health visitors. Educationalists, managers and service developers in health and social care will also appreciate the solution-focused, practical approach.
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Pages : 252
Publisher : CRC Press
Publication date : 2014-08-28
Subjects: Non-fiction, Medicine, Health And Personal Development