Introduction -- Violence and aggression -- Self-harm and suicidal behaviour -- Medical emergencies -- Emergencies associated with substance misuse -- Emergencies associated with older adults -- Emergencies associated with children -- Emergencies associated with medication -- Legal frameworks
Summary
This book provides a practical, accessible guide for mental health nurses confronted with emergencies so as to enable them to manage these emergencies in a therapeutic, safe and legally proper manner. As with all emergencies, the immediate care of patients with mental health problems must be simple and quick, and so this book comprises easy to read
