Helping the helpers not to harm : iatrogenic damage and community mental health / Ruth B. Caplan, Gerald Caplan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Caplan, Ruth B.

Contributor:

Caplan, Gerald.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Community mental health services.

Psychiatric errors.

Iatrogenic diseases.

Iatrogenic Disease.

Community Mental Health Services.

Medical Errors.

Professional-Patient Relations.

Medical Subjects:

Iatrogenic Disease.

Community Mental Health Services.

Medical Errors.

Professional-Patient Relations.

Physical Description:

xiii, 243 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Brunner-Routledge, [2001]

Summary:

Iatrogenic harm is a term that describes the damage induced in a patient by any caregiver (teacher, physician, social worker, judge) in the course of professional intervention where the declared intention is to prevent psychosocial disorders. The authors have collected case studies and observational accounts of caregivers for over fifteen years and it is expected that this book will be quite controversial in nature. Iatrogenic harm is a serious and widespread problem that many have been reluctant to speak out about for fear of being blacklisted by their colleagues. The authors see a lack of knowledge, empathy, and objectivity as the dangers of well-intentioned caregivers. In writing this book they hope to establish guidelines that will help caregivers to recognize and deal with potentially harmful behavior thereby improving the standards of care for all patients.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-236) and index.

ISBN:

1583910956

OCLC:

46808582