applying mental health skills in the general hospital /
edited by Anthony Harrison and Chris Hart.
Malden, MA :
Blackwell Pub.,
2006.
xviii, 230 pages ;
25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes web resources.
The provision of holistic care -- Psychological responses to illness and injury -- The legal and ethical context of mental health care in the general hospital -- Caring for the person displaying challenging behaviour -- Breaking bad news -- The role of the mental health liaison team -- Depression and anxiety -- Self-harm and suicide prevention -- Perinatal and maternal mental health -- Caring for the person with a serious mental illness -- Alcohol and illicit drug use -- Caring for older people with mental health problems -- Challenges to the delivery of holistic care.