The use of physical intervention in acute mental healthcare: decision-making and rationalisation among healthcare staff.
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Prosser, H. The use of physical intervention in acute mental healthcare: decision-making and rationalisation among healthcare staff. Presented at BSA Medical Sociology Group 41st Annual Conference, 3-5 September 2009
Physical intervention (PI) is “a skilled hands-on method of physical restraint involving trained designated healthcare professionals (aiming) to prevent individuals from harming themselves, endangering others or seriously compromising the therapeutic... Read More about The use of physical intervention in acute mental healthcare: decision-making and rationalisation among healthcare staff..