Author

Contributions

  • Richard Gray (Editor) - Contributor
  • MRC Fellow in Health Sciences Research UK (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2007-09-01 - Blackwell Publishing Professional

Language

English

Word Count

72,000 words, Guess

Page Count

288 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101405132892
  • ISBN-139781405132893
  • LibraryThing8893114
  • Goodreads6169272
  • Library of Congress Control Number2009005451
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781405132893
  • Open LibraryOL11650141M

Classifications

  • LCCRC483 .M43 2009
  • LCCRC483

Description

Medicines are the most common form of treatment for those with mental health problems worldwide. Medicines Management in Mental Health Care is the first detailed evidence-based medicines management text for mental health practitioners in the UK. Medicines Management in Mental Health Care is divided into two parts. Part one provides mental health nurses and other mental health workers with a detailed understanding of the evidence-base for medicines management covering subjects including psychotropic medication and co-morbidity. Part two addresses the practical implications for clinical practice and provides vital guidance on prescribing and medicines management, working with service users, treatment adherence, evaluation skills and problem solving as well as specific advice relating to the realities of practice. Medicines Management in Mental Health Care is an essential resource for mental health nurses and mental health practitioners. - Discusses evidence-based interventions - Outlines the main types of medicines offered - Discusses co-morbidity - Outlines a model of medicines management - Discusses good prescribing practice

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Medication Management in Mental HealthPaperbackBlackwell Publishing Professional2007-09-01

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