The Physical Care of People with Mental Health Problems

The Physical Health Needs of Individuals with Mental Health Problems - Mandy Drake Setting the Scene Physical Health Assessment in Mental Health Practice - Eve Collins Understanding Metabolic Syndrome in Mental Health Practice - Susan Curtis and Sarah Curtis Cardiovascular Health in Mental Health Practice - Siobhan Tranter Respiratory Health in Mental Health Practice - Eve Collins Oncology - Maureen Deacon The Physical Effects of Commonly Misused Substances on People with Mental Health Problems - Phil Cooper and Jane Neve Sexual Health in Mental Health Practice - Jo Bates Wound Care in Mental Health Practice - Louise Shorney and Richard Shorney Prescribing in Mental Health Practice: The Balancing Act - Ben Green Promoting Physical Wellbeing - Clare Street Infection Prevention and Control in Mental Health - Julie Hughes Legal and Ethical Matters - Maureen Deacon

'This book is very readable and easy to dip in and out of. The action learning points and case studies in particular are useful and will be appreciated by students' - Sheri Rhodes-Martin, Staffordshire University 'An important addition to an area of mental health that has significant implications for both service users and practitioners. This book will help to update and inform those with responsibilities for supporting holistic care within a mental health context' - Bruce Wallace, University of Bedfordshire