Forensic Psychiatry: Fundamentals and Clinical Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (979 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144413521X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 954 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Professor Basant Puri MA, PhD, MB, BChir, BSc(Hons) MathSci, MRCPsych, DipStat, PG Cert Maths, Mmath, Professor of Imaging and Psychiatry, Imaging Department, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College, London, UKDr. Ian H. Treasaden, MB, BS, LRCP, MRCS, FRCPsych, LLM Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, Imperial College London and Honorary Consult
This book covers the basic science and neurobiology of violence and integrates this with clinical, legal, and ethical aspects of forensic psychiatry.Unique text which integrates the basic sciences, clinical, legal, and ethical aspectsHighly illustrated. Numerous colour images in the basic sciences section further explain the textSuccinct yet comprehensive coverage for instant access to the informationThe book is designed for postgraduate trainees in psychiatry wishing to specialise in forensic psychiatry, specialists in forensic psychiatry, mental health, criminal lawyers, and forensic psychologists. It will be an invaluable reference work for clinical psychologists, criminologists, sociologists, and other professionals working with forensic psychiatric patients such as members of the probation service, social workers, and nursing staff.
Ian H. About the Author Professor Basant Puri MA, PhD, MB, BChir, BSc(Hons) MathSci, MRCPsych, DipStat, PG Cert Maths, Mmath, Professor of Imaging and Psychiatry, Imaging Department, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College, London, UKDr. Treasaden, MB, BS, LRCP, MRCS, FRCPsych, LLM Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, Imperial College London and Honorary Consultant in Forensic Neurosciences, Imaging Department, Hammersmith Hospital.