Violence in Health Care : Understanding, Preventing and Surviving Violence: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals

ISBN-13: 9780192631435 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 248 str.

Jonathan Shepherd; Jonathan Shepherd

Opis

This fully revised and updated new edition will equip all members of t hese teams with the information required to understand the range of fa ctors involved, and enable them not just to develop strategies to tack le the issues but also to deal with violence when it arises in both ho spital and community settings. Coverage includes the causes and nature of violence, including domestic violence, the effects on, and care of, the victims, as well as describing opportunities to limit the potent ial for violence through good design. This book is essential reading f or all those working in, or in association with, health services and r elated agencies. It is also an essential resource for anyone seeking t o understand, prevent or survive violence.

Recenzje

I found this to be an excellent book, which provides much needed academic and practical material for health care workers... It represents a significant contribution to the field.