A History of Mental Health Nursing

A story which observes the speed with which new ideas have been absorbed into clinical practice and the equal speed with which they become outdated and discredited. It takes the reader through the history of how mental health patients have been treated, from 'keper' to 'mental health nurse'.

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This book takes the reader through the history of how mental health patients have been treated, from 'keper' to 'mental health nurse'. It is result of Peter Nolan's research, observations and talks with hundreds of people, from mental health patients and their families to nurses past and present.