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Violent behaviour and locked wards: a review of the effects on patients
- Authors:
- GRAY Richard, THOMAS Ben
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 1(12), August 1998, pp.410-411.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Reports on how violent episodes involving patients are becoming more common on acute psychiatric wards. Considers whether locked wards are the most effective way to control violent situations and looks at alternative approaches to managing inpatient violence.
Caught in the front line
- Author:
- THOMAS Ben
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.11.95, 1995, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The illicit use of drugs in psychiatric wards is growing. Examines the options available for nurses to cope with the potential violence and dangers of this trend.