Working with families of forensic patients

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the techniques which should be used when working with the families of patients who are held in medium-secure units. The benefits of family work with offenders who are mentally ill is discussed.

Management, Psychiatric services, Mental health services

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Spiritual experience or religious psychosis

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the definition and subsequent differences in treating mentally delusional patients suffering psychotic behaviour and those who truly belief they have had a spiritual experience are discussed.

Psychological aspects, Study and teaching, Bipolar disorder, Psychiatric nursing, Delusions

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Beware the power to coerce

Article Abstract:

Issues are discussed concerning Government proposals to extend compulsory powers from social workers to nurses caring for the mentally ill following a review of the Mental Health Act of 1983.

Interpretation and construction, Mental health law

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