Author : G. Hussein Rassool
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470777541
Dual Diagnosis Nursing by G. Hussein Rassool Pdf
The increasing number of individuals with co-existing substance misuse and psychiatric disorders presents a key challenge to mental health and addiction nurses. This practice-based text focuses on the management and intervention strategies to effectively meet the needs of this client group in both community and residential settings. Dual Diagnosis Nursing is a comprehensive text for practitioners on contemporary approaches to working with dual disorder and dual diagnosis patients. It explores both clinical and theoretical perspectives in a variety of different care and treatment settings, addressing key issues such as needs of special populations, multi-dimensional assessment, dealing with emergencies, prescribing and medication management, nursing and psychological interventions, spiritual needs, carers’ interventions and professional development.