The physical care of people with mental health problems : a guide for best practice /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Sage Publications
Other Authors:	Collins, Eve (Editor), Drake, Mandy (Editor), Deacon, Maureen (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles : SAGE, [2013]
Subjects:	Psychiatric nursing. People with mental disabilities > Care. Mental Disorders > nursing. Mental Health Services. Nursing Process. Psychiatric Nursing > methods. Health and Wellbeing. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

chapter 1. The physical health needs of individuals with mental health problems, setting the scene
chapter 2. Physical health assessment in mental health practice
chapter 3. Understanding metabolic syndrome in mental health practice
chapter 4. Cardiovascular health in mental health practice
chapter 5. Respiratory health in mental health practice
chapter 6. Oncology in mental health practice
chapter 7. The physical effects of commonly misused substances on people with mental health problems
chapter 8. Sexual health in mental health practice
chapter 9. Wound care in mental health practice
chapter 10. Prescribing in mental health practice : The balancing act
chapter 11. Promoting physical wellbeing
chapter 12. Infection prevention and control in mental health practice
chapter 13. Legal and ethical matters.