Prison Nursing
Ann E. Norman, Alan A. ParrishThis is the first book aimed specifically at nurses working in prisons. There is a specific set of skills needed to be a prison nurse. The environment is radically different to other areas of practice and the nurse-patient relationship and its boundaries are of paramount importance
This book is written by nursing experts in this field and includes chapters on women's health, ethnic and cultural issues, educational demands, the legal and political settings, prison culture, and suicide.Content:
Chapter 1 The Context of Prison Nursing (pages 1–13): Rhoda McCausland and Alan A. Parrish
Chapter 2 The Role of the Nurse in Prison Healthcare (pages 14–26): Ann E. Norman and Alan A. Parrish
Chapter 3 Prison Health: Policy Development (pages 27–44): Lindsay Bates and Les Storey
Chapter 4 Understanding and Changing the Dynamics of the Prison Culture (pages 45–57): Sally Thomson and Alan A. Parrish
Chapter 5 Enhancing Practice Through Education (pages 58–74): Sally Thomson
Chapter 6 Educational Developments of the Nursing Team (pages 75–95): Les Storey
Chapter 7 Legal Issues for Professional Practice (pages 96–117): Maddie Blackburn
Chapter 8 Quality Healthcare: Inspectorate Issues (pages 118–134): Maggi Lyne
Chapter 9 Opportunistic Healthcare: A Governor's Perspective (pages 135–177): Rannoch Daly
Chapter 10 A Reflective View (pages 178–189): Stephen Gannon