Book overview
This comprehensive guide is designed to be a valuable resource for professionals working in psychiatric inpatient settings. Whether you're a psychiatrist, nurse, social worker, or any other professional in a multidisciplinary team, this book provides the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the intricacies of inpatient psychiatric care.
PRACTICAL TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Conducting psychiatric assessments
- Managing psychiatric emergencies
- Diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders
- Addressing legal and ethical issues
- Managing common comorbid medical conditions
- Implementing hospital safety protocols
- Navigating health care administration
REVIEW QUOTES:
"A well-designed, very accessible, and perfectly outlined source of information for psychiatric care in hospitals. What I would have given to have this in hand when I've worked on
inpatient units!"
-Scott Zeller, MD
co-editor, Emergency Psychiatry: Principles and Practice
"Clear, concise, and action-oriented, it walks you through every step of psychiatric inpatient care."
-Eliza Brink, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Washington
"This is the book I'll be recommending for years to come. It will become the cornerstone of every inpatient psychiatric facility's library."
-Matthew Thomas, PMHNP-BC
"An everything-included book on hospital psychiatry useful for both residents in training and seasoned attending physicians alike."
-Michael Kim, DO
