Essential guidance for caring for the mentally ill in asylums and private homes.
This practical handbook outlines duties, records, and procedures for attendants, from staffing and supervision to patient care and safety. It covers admission processes, staff roles, restraint practices, daily routines, and essential forms, helping readers understand how to support treatment and order in a residential setting.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the duties and responsibilities of attendants working in asylums for the insane in Victorian Britain. It provides a detailed overview of the legal framework surrounding the care of the mentally ill, including the Lunacy Acts, regulations on admission, and the various legal documents involved. The author, writing in 1876, highlights the essential role of attendants in providing humane and effective care. The book emphasizes the importance of combining firmness with gentleness, and underscores the need for proper training and education to enable attendants to effectively manage, supervise, and promote the well-being of their patients. The book delves into a range of practical topics, including the management of patients exhibiting violent behavior, the ethical considerations surrounding restraint and seclusion, and the proper handling of medical emergencies such as seizures and apoplexy. It also includes detailed instructions on how to administer food to patients who refuse to eat, a crucial concern in asylums of the period. Ultimately, this book stands as a valuable historical document, offering a fascinating glimpse into the complex world of Victorian asylums and the critical role of attendants in providing compassionate care to those struggling with mental illness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331243304_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331243304
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331243304
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)