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This is a well organized presentation of information collected about attitudes of nurses who work with patients with personality disorders (PD). The population of patients with PD poses a particularly challenging task both in patient care and in self care for the nurses who work with them. No one has systematically collected information from nurses who work on PD units. The author presents such a study. <br>The book is likely to appeal to nurses who work primarily with this type of patient. It will also be of interest to general psychiatric nurses and their supervisors. The material suggests effective ways for supporting and training those who choose to do this demanding work. <br>Although there is a limited audience to whom this book will appeal, it throws out a glimmer of hope and support for nurses working with persons with diagnoses in this difficult area.. <br>-Doody's Electronic Journal, November 2002 <br>

'This is a humane and sensible analysis of this complex and contested territory, and an account of forensic nursing practice that is a powerful antidote to some of the more damning critical press of recent years.' - Mick Mckeown, Mental Health Today 'Bowers presents passionate and challenging observations made in the style of his earlier work, and provokes readers to look within themselves to reveal a deeper understanding of some of the issues raised.' - Mental Health Practice

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Len Bowers

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