This accessible, practical text provides mental health
practitioners with the core knowledge and skills they need to be
able to care effectively for the physical health of those who have
been diagnosed with mental illness.
Linked closely to professional standards, and with a clear
values- and evidence-base, the book aims to raise awareness of the
physical health needs of individuals with mental health problems,
outline the physical health assessment process and suggest health
enhancing interventions for use in clinical practice. Consideration
will be given to the following aspects of physical wellbeing;
-cardiovascular health
-diabetes
-sexual health
-respiratory health
-cancer
-wound care
-substance misuse
-infection control
-medicine management
Further chapters on legal and ethical issues explain the need to
practise appropriately within the Mental Health Act and the Mental
Capacity Act, while a linking theme throughout the book stresses
the importance of health promotion.
Backed up by case examples and with a range of reflective
exercises throughout, The Physical Care of People with Mental
Health Problems is a key text for students and practitioners
working in mental health services. It will also be useful reading
for practice nurses, district nurses, midwives and all allied
health practitioners.
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