Dilemmas and difficulties in the management of psychiatric patients Book

Dilemmas and difficulties abound in psychiatric practice because of the complexity of illness and the pitfalls inherent in assessing treatment strategies in a scientific way. This book features contributions from leading psychiatrists and psychologists who provide coverage of a wide variety of problems that are frequently encountered. Emphasizing management strategies, the volume features much-needed guidance as well as a useful review of the literature. Information is also included on a number of less common, controversial issues such as psycho-surgery and divulging confidential information. The book will be valuable to all psychiatrists as well as clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and general practitioners.