Psychiatry in prisons : a comprehensive handbook /

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Imprint:London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2010.
Description:1 online resource (318 pages)
Language:English
Series:Forensic focus series, 31
Forensic focus ; 31.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11232638
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Other authors / contributors:Wilson, Simon, 1970-
Cumming, Ian, 1962-
ISBN:9780857002068
0857002066
9781843102236
1843102234
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Summary:Psychiatry in Prisons provides a comprehensive overview of the history, problems and development of psychiatric health care in prisons, focusing particularly on the UK. The contributors tackle a broad range of issues, from familiar mental health issues such as substance misuse, self-injury and health screening to complex legal, moral and philosophical dilemmas. It also draws comparisons with the US correctional mental health system and the delivery of mental health services in New Zealand prisons. This comprehensive guide is an indispensible resource for psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, pris.
Other form:Print version: Psychiatry in prisons. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2010 9781843102236