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The Attendant's Companion: A Manual of the Duties of Attendants in Lunatic Asylums (1892)
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The Attendant’s Companion: A Manual of the Duties of Attendants in Lunatic Asylums (1892)

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The Attendant's Companion: A Manual of the Duties of Attendants in Lunatic Asylums is a book written by Charles Arthur Mercier in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the duties and responsibilities of attendants who work in mental health institutions. It covers topics such as the history of mental health care, the types of mental illnesses that attendants may encounter, the proper methods for caring for patients, and the ethical considerations involved in working with mentally ill individuals. The book emphasizes the importance of treating patients with dignity and respect, and provides practical advice for attendants on how to manage difficult situations, such as dealing with violent or suicidal patients. It also includes detailed descriptions of the various treatments and therapies that were commonly used in mental health institutions at the time, such as hydrotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and occupational therapy. Overall, The Attendant's Companion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mental health care, as well as for those who work or have an interest in working in the mental health field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
21 November 2009
Pages
138
ISBN
9781120726988

The Attendant's Companion: A Manual of the Duties of Attendants in Lunatic Asylums is a book written by Charles Arthur Mercier in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the duties and responsibilities of attendants who work in mental health institutions. It covers topics such as the history of mental health care, the types of mental illnesses that attendants may encounter, the proper methods for caring for patients, and the ethical considerations involved in working with mentally ill individuals. The book emphasizes the importance of treating patients with dignity and respect, and provides practical advice for attendants on how to manage difficult situations, such as dealing with violent or suicidal patients. It also includes detailed descriptions of the various treatments and therapies that were commonly used in mental health institutions at the time, such as hydrotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and occupational therapy. Overall, The Attendant's Companion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mental health care, as well as for those who work or have an interest in working in the mental health field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
21 November 2009
Pages
138
ISBN
9781120726988