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Martin,Peggy

Care of the Mentally Ill - 2nd Edition - London; Mcmillan, c1987 - xi,105p.: col ill.; 30cm.

Includes Bibliographical references and Index


Foreword to the Series.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- A Note on the Series.- Style Introduction.- Nursing the Patient who is Anxious.- Nursing the Patient who is Phobic.- Nursing the Patient who is Obsessional.- Nursing the Patient who is Attention-seeking.- Nursing the Patient who is Depressed.- Nursing the Patient who is Overactive.- Nursing the Patient who is Withdrawn.- Nursing the Patient who is Suspicious.- Nursing the Patient who is Aggressive.- Nursing the Patient who is Confused.- Nursing the Patient who is Institutionalised.- Nursing the Patient who is Dependent on Alcohol.- The Use of Drugs in Psychiatric Care.- Exercises.- Index.


The second edition of this popular nursing text now includes a fuller description of nursing models and their application with special reference to care of the anxious patient. The book has been updated to include an outline of the Mental Health Act 1983 and numerous other important developments in care of the mentally ill

ISBN: 0333440803

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mental Disorders
Psychiatric Nursing

LC Class. No.: RC440.7 / .M37 1987