Management of Violence and Aggression in Health Care
Published on 30. June 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-902241-84-8 (ISBN)
Description
This volume offers a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of violence in the working environment. It describes ways of assuaging violence both practically and with the use of medication. It also discusses the role of the organization and ethical considerations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-902241-84-8 (9780902241848)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Theories of violence; prediction of dangerousness; interviewing the aggressive patient; de-escalating aggressive behaviour; the medical management of violence; role of the organization; post-incident care and support for assaulted staff; practical, ethical and legal aspects of caring for the assaultive client.