Mental Medicine And Nursing - Robert Howland Chase - Bog

""Mental Medicine and Nursing: For Use in Training Schools for Nurses and in Medical Classes"" by Robert Howland Chase is a comprehensive guidebook on the principles and practices of mental health care. The book is designed for use in nursing schools and medical classes, and it covers a wide range of topics related to mental health, including the history of mental illness, the classification of mental disorders, and the principles of psychiatric nursing.The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides an overview of mental health care, including the history of mental illness, the classification of mental disorders, and the principles of psychiatric nursing. The second section covers the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders, including the use of diagnostic tools and the identification of risk factors. The third section focuses on the treatment of mental disorders, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.Throughout the book, Chase emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to mental health care, which takes into account the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients. He also stresses the importance of collaboration between mental health professionals, including nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers.Overall, ""Mental Medicine and Nursing"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mental health care, including nursing students, medical students, and mental health professionals. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of mental health care, and it emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to patient care.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.