Posted on April 27, 2008 by sjennings29
Has Research Informed Us on the Practical Drug Treatment of Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia Bulletin Advance Access published on March 11, 2008 34: 403-405
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Abstract: Has the randomized controlled trial (RCT) research over the last 56 years (since antipsychotics were discovered) informed us of the central practical questions the clinician must face on how to medicate [...]
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Posted on April 27, 2008 by sjennings29
Prison self injury rate accelerates at four times the rise in population, 11th April 2008, Howard League for Penal Reform
Rates of self injury in prison have rocketed by almost 40% in the last five years, accelerating well beyond what would be expected from the ever rising prison population in England and Wales.
Figures show that [...]
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Posted on April 27, 2008 by sjennings29
An investigation into the aspirations and experiences of newly appointed dual diagnosis workers, Authors: MCLAUGHLIN, D. F.; SINES, D.; LONG, A.Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Volume 15, Number 4, May 2008 , pp. 296-305
Abstract: This qualitative, exploratory study was designed to explore a sample of eight recently appointed dual diagnosis workers’ (DDWs) perceptions of their new [...]
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