Oxford Textbook of Correctional Psychiatry

Abstract

As the correctional population continues to grow, the role of mental health experts in jails and prisons becomes ever more important. The Oxford Textbook of Correctional Psychiatry is the first book to present a complete overview of the growing field of correctional psychiatry by US and international experts. Edited by Professors Robert L. Trestman, Kenneth L. Appelbaum, and Jeffrey L. Metzner, The Oxford Textbook of Correctional Psychiatry is the authoritative and comprehensive volume on correctional psychiatry today. Divided into fourteen sections, the book addresses critical topics in detail, including the historical and legal context of jails and prisons; the organization, structure, funding, and function of correctional institutions; the components of, and approaches to, patient care; management challenges of specific disorders, behaviors, and populations; and guidance on suicide risk reduction, patient safety, and confidentiality. An essential text for readers at all stages of their careers, this book provides a true depth of understanding and practical information about common clinical, organizational, and ethical challenges faced by the field. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).