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Author Diamond, Ronald J., 1946-

Title Treatment collaboration : improving the therapist, prescriber, client relationship / Ronald J. Diamond, Patricia L. Scheifler
Edition First edition
Published New York ; London : W. W. Norton, 2007

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 MELB  616.8917 Dia/Tci  AVAILABLE
Description x, 415 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Contents The role of medication in mental health treatment -- The therapist-prescriber-client relationship -- Collaboration in medication decision making -- Medication management strategies -- The pros and cons of medication: why take it, and why not -- Psychiatric presentation of medical illness: an introduction for non-medical mental health professionals -- Working with primary care physicians -- Beyond medication: integrating medication and psychoeducation -- Beyond illness to recovery -- Recovery lifestyle habits: recovery is a way of life -- Relapse management
Summary "The relationship among therapist, medical prescriber, and client can be a complicated web in which each participant has his or her own goals and needs. Treatment Collaboration is an essential guide to navigating the agendas of all parties involved in mental health treatment to produce an optimal relationship and treatment that works."--BOOK JACKET
Notes "A Norton professional book."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-403) and index
Subject Therapeutic alliance.
Psychotropic drugs.
Psychotherapist and patient.
Psychopharmacology consultation.
Drugs -- Prescribing.
Mental Disorders -- drug therapy.
Communication.
Interprofessional Relations.
Professional-Patient Relations.
Author Scheifler, Patricia L.
LC no. 2006030937
ISBN 9780393704730 paperback
0393704734 paperback