Psychiatry in Prisons: A Comprehensive Handbook
- ISBN-10
- 1843102234
- ISBN-13
- 9781843102236
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 318
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-10-01
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Authors
- Simon Wilson, Ian Cumming
Description
Psychiatry in Prisons provides a comprehensive overview of the history, problems and development of psychiatric health care in prisons. It tackles 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.
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- 2009-10-15
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