Psychiatry in prisons : a comprehensive handbook /

Psychiatry in prisons : a comprehensive handbook /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2010.
Description:	1 online resource (318 pages)
Language:	English
Series:	Forensic focus series, 31 Forensic focus ; 31.
Subject:	Prisoners -- Mental health services -- Great Britain. Mental Health Services. Prisoners. Prisoners -- Mental health services. United Kingdom. Great Britain. Electronic books.
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. Print version record.
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

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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, prison medical officers, probation officers, prison discipline staff and any other professionals concerned with mental health care in custodial settings.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (318 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:	9780857002068 0857002066 9781843102236 1843102234