Essential Reference for Healthcare Professionals: Managing Mentally Ill Patients in Intensive Care

Authored by Roland Dix, Stephen Dye, and Stephen M. Pereira, this fully expanded and updated third edition is a vital resource for all healthcare professionals and managers involved in the care of mentally ill patients, particularly in intensive care environments.

A Comprehensive Guide to In-Patient and Acute Mental Health Practice

This practical and evidence-based reference provides expert guidance on managing diverse and severely ill psychiatric patients in secure hospital settings. The content focuses on some of the most challenging areas of in-patient and acute mental health practice, including:

• PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit) management
• Acute in-patient care
• Forensic mental health crisis intervention in the community

New Chapters and Updates in the Third Edition

This edition introduces brand-new chapters that explore:

• Challenging and sexually problematic behavior in in-patient and other settings
• International perspectives on PICU wards
• Technological developments for improving mental health care for patients
• Safety for those working and living within mental health units

Additionally, this edition incorporates the UK MHA Code of Practice 2015, ensuring healthcare professionals are up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices.

Book Details

Published by Cambridge University Press, this third edition is available in English and features 360 pages of comprehensive and authoritative content.

ISBN-10: 1108972373 | ISBN-13: 978-1108972376