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Frightened, disturbed, dangerous? : Why working with patients in psychiatric care can be really difficult, and what to do about it / Bo Hejlskov Elvén and Sophie Abild McFarlane.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Elvén, Bo Hejlskov, author.
- Abild McFarlane, Sophie, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mentally Ill Persons--Psychology.
- Mentally Ill Persons.
- Behavior Control--Methods.
- Behavior Control.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (137 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
- Summary:
- Patients in psychiatric care can behave in ways that can be alarming for staff, and difficult to respond to. The authors of this practical and imaginative book explain why patients may behave in these ways, and offer a toolkit of ways to respond effectively and kindly. With many everyday examples of how to keep the space positive and safe, and patients calm, this book could transform your working life.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
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