Dangerous Patients - A Psychodynamic Approach to Risk Assessment and Management (Paperback)

This thought-provoking new collection - the fourth volume in the Forensic Psychotherapy Monograph Series - investigates the inherent difficulties in risk assessment. We have all read the lurid headlines when things go wrong but what is it like for the professional who has to make such vital decisions? Ronald Doctor has assembled an impressive group of clinicians who specialise in various aspects of forensic psychiatry and psychotherapy to present their experiences and theories on this formidable subject. The book begins with a general overview of current psychodynamic approaches and covers various mental health settings, including medium- and high-security units, general medical hospitals and psychiatric wards. This collection will prove to be an indispensable guide to any healthcare professional and a fascinating insight for all into this highly-pressured environment.

General

Imprint:	Karnac Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Forensic Psychotherapy Monograph Series
Release date:	December 2003
First published:	October 2003
Authors:	Ronald Doctor
Dimensions:	230 x 147 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-85575-297-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Neurology & clinical neurophysiology
LSN:	1-85575-297-2
Barcode:	9781855752979

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