Providing an exploration of some of the major ethical issues affecting mental-health workers, this book focuses particularly on issues which have attracted most concern in recent years. These include the relative autonomy of people with mental-health problems, the influence of different therapeutic ideologies, the aims and value systems inherent in "treatment and therapy", and the "scientific" status of care and treatment in general. The topics are addressed in relation to people with mental illness, learning difficulties, ...
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Providing an exploration of some of the major ethical issues affecting mental-health workers, this book focuses particularly on issues which have attracted most concern in recent years. These include the relative autonomy of people with mental-health problems, the influence of different therapeutic ideologies, the aims and value systems inherent in "treatment and therapy", and the "scientific" status of care and treatment in general. The topics are addressed in relation to people with mental illness, learning difficulties, and the problems of ageing. The illustrations are drawn from health and social-services settings, and reflect the professional worlds of doctors, nurses, psychologists and social workers, as well as voluntary agencies involved in mental-health care.
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Good. Ex-Library Book. Has usual library markings and stamps inside. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780748733637.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780748733637.
