The book contains information not generally available in other textbooks and medical journals. Its 35 chapters are divided into four sections that address a variety of cutting-edge issues, such as treatment in specialty psychiatric units, consumers perspectives, safety improvement, use of seclusion and restraint, and provision of culturally competent psychiatric care.
An invaluable resource for both clinicians and administrators, as well as a comprehensive teaching tool for residents, theTextbook of Hospital Psychiatryis a must-have for all professionals who work in psychiatric settings.