A Comprehensive Guide to Correctional Psychiatry
The Oxford Textbook of Correctional Psychiatry brings together American and international experts to provide a comprehensive overview of the field.
Key Features
- 71 chapters divided into 14 sections
- Basic information for students and psychiatric residents
- Detailed review of complex issues for psychiatrists working in jails and prisons
Section Breakdown
The book is divided into 14 sections, covering topics such as history, structure, and processes, management issues, emergencies, psychopharmacology, common psychiatric disorders, and more.
Unique Assessment and Treatment Needs
Section 12 reviews unique assessment and treatment needs of many distinct population groups, including chapters on aggression, self-injury, and other behavioral challenges.
Current Resources in Correctional Healthcare
The book concludes with a section devoted to current resources in correctional healthcare, providing readers with the depth of understanding and practical information they need to approach common clinical, organizational, and ethical challenges.




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