| Description |
1 online resource (273 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; About the editors; List of contributors; Terminology; Cautionary note; Other books by the editors; Acknowledgements; Dedication; 1 Palliative care within mental health: the need; 2 Compassion, respect and dignity; 3 Overcoming ethical dilemmas; 4 Overcoming cultural dilemmas; 5 The family; 6 End-of-life; 7 Assessment; 8 Pain management; 9 The young person and suicide; 10 Long-term mental health; 11 Dementia, Alzheimer's and confusion; 12 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and palliative care; 13 Euthanasia, assisted suicide and mental health |
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14 Palliative care and substance use: special considerations15 The heart of care and caring; Index |
| Summary |
This thought provoking and highly practical book is not just about caring for the dying within mental health but about applying the quality care and practice of palliative care within mental health practice. Multidisciplinary in its approach, it focuses on intervention, treatment, care and practice, and the similarities in practice between palliative care and mental health. This common ground is an excellent foundation for integrating palliative care into mental health care, practice and service delivery. It succinctly covers all aspects of psychological, physical, social, spiritual, sexual, and emotional health. Including authoritative contributions from international experts, each chapter develops a theoretical framework, and then broadens it to include application in practice, addressing what/when/where/why with a definite focus on implementation in practice. Self-assessment exercises, advice for further reading, ideas for reflective practice and a summaries of key points and are also included. The aim is to improve, above all else, the relationships, responses, care and practice necessary to be effective in interventions and treatment with those experiencing mental health concerns and dilemmas. It is ideal for all health, social, psychological, legal and spiritual care students and professionals wanting sound theoretical and practical guidance. It is highly recommended for General Practitioners and General Practice Registrars, health care assistants studying NVQ and health visitors. Educationalists, managers and service developers in health and social care will also appreciate the solution-focused, practical approach |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Mental health services.
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Palliative treatment.
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Palliative Care -- methods
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Mental Health Services
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Palliative Care
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Mental health services
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Palliative treatment
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Palliativtherapie
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Psychologische Betreuung
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Psychosoziale Versorgung
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Cooper, Jo
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| ISBN |
9781351348546 |
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135134854X |
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9781351348539 |
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1351348531 |
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