Author: BARUCH, GEOFF & TREACHER, ANDREW
Title: Psychiatry Observed: The Conflict Between Theory and Practice in a General Hospital Psychiatric Unit
Description: New York, NY, U.S.A. Routledge. 1978. (ISBN: 0710088760). paperback, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library, In this study, the authors questions much of current British psychiatric practice. Part of the book is devoted to explaining how the psychiatric profession has been able to establish a hegemony over the mental health field, and consequently subordinate the other mental health professions to minor roles. The main emphasis of the book is on the controversial policy of desegregation of the mentally ill. The historical development of general psychiatric units is discussed, then a case study documenting the 'careers' of three patients who passed through one such unit is presented, providing a fascinating insight into the way in which the unit operated as a diagnositic and therapeutic centre. Finally, an analysis is made of some of the issues raised by the study. In particular, the staff structure of psychiatric centres and the processes of assessment and treatment are considered in detail. This book was written as a discussion document - it remains highly relevant 25 years later. Library stamp to spine, stamp to FEP, title page and inside back cover, library name written on page block, cover is laminated. Good/No Dust Jacket.

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