This comprehensive guide is designed to be a valuable resource for professionals working in psychiatric inpatient settings. Whether you're a psychiatrist, nurse, social worker, or any other professional in a multidisciplinary team, this book provides the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the intricacies of inpatient psychiatric care.
PRACTICAL TOPICS INCLUDE: • Conducting psychiatric assessments • Managing psychiatric emergencies • Diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders • Addressing legal and ethical issues • Managing common comorbid medical conditions • Implementing hospital safety protocols • Navigating health care administration
REVIEW QUOTES: "A well-designed, very accessible, and perfectly outlined source of information for psychiatric care in hospitals. What I would have given to have this in hand when I've worked on inpatient units!" -Scott Zeller, MD co-editor, Emergency Psychiatry: Principles and Practice
"Clear, concise, and action-oriented, it walks you through every step of psychiatric inpatient care." -Eliza Brink, DNP, PMHNP-BC Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Washington
"This is the book I'll be recommending for years to come. It will become the cornerstone of every inpatient psychiatric facility's library." -Matthew Thomas, PMHNP-BC
"An everything-included book on hospital psychiatry useful for both residents in training and seasoned attending physicians alike." -Michael Kim, DO
