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Complementary Medicine
This volume provides a balanced and even-handed review of the evidence and assesses the claims of both advocates and critics of complementary medicine. It draws the empirical literature together and examines the effectiveness of complementary medicine for both patients and practitioners by providing an overview of the major alternative therapies, together with their methods and philosophies; explaining the appeal of complementary medicine to patients; investigating its relationship with the medical profession; analysing methods of evaluation and the role of placebo effects; reviewing the evidence for each of the major therapies; and seeking out a research agenda for the future.
Long-term Care for Elderly People
Reports the results from a conference organized by the British Geriatrics Society and the Faculty of Public Health Medicine, supported by the Department of Health. Opinions on the issues of long-term care are expressed by professionals, academics, the voluntary sector and purchasers of care.
Mind, State and Society
A multidisciplinary account of the reforms in psychiatry and mental health in Britain during 1960-2010 and their relation to society.
Race, Culture, and Ethnicity in Secure Psychiatric Practice
People from ethnic minorities are overrepresented in secure psychiatric care, and have been reported to receive differential treatment from staff. It has been suggested that these people (especially Afro-Caribbean groups) suffer from prejudicial legal, criminal justice and psychiatric system. This text questions whether Western, white-oriented practice and systems of belief can, or should, be applied to service users from other cultural, racial, ethical or spiritual backgrounds.
People who are Homeless
Discussing the provision of care for the homeless mentally ill, this report is based upon fieldwork at ten locations. It highlights instances of good practice and the findings which represent a call for action. NHS managers, social services and housing departments should find this report useful.
