A Clinical Guide to Psychiatric Ethics

In the video above, listen to the author, Dr. Roberts, discuss with Chief of
Staff John M. Oldham the challenges that medical residents face in managing
their own mental health and wellbeing.

Professional ethics and decision
making have become areas of heightened critical inquiry, as well as matters of
normal but challenging psychiatric practice. Informed by the extensive clinical
experience of the author and guest contributors, A Clinical Guide to Psychiatric
Ethics approaches the ethical aspects of mental health care-both subtle and
dramatic-with clarity, coherence, and optimism. This engaging text functions as
both a review and a guide to issues on the horizon, as well as those encountered
every day. The Guide achieves these objectives by employing several strategic
features: Structured logically into three parts (Fundamentals, Caring for
Special Populations, and Evolving Topics), the book takes the reader from the
general to the specific and from the traditional to the emergent. Case
scenarios at the end of each chapter not only focus the individual reader on the
chapter's concepts and issues, but also may be used in independent study or
small-group discussions. The text emphasizes real experience over remote
theories, attuning readers to clinical realities with keen sensitivity. It does
not offer simple answers, but provides guideposts to impart information, foster
skill development, and encourage openness, collaboration, and self-reflection
among both veteran clinicians and trainees. Significant focus is given to the
care of individuals from distinct populations (e.g., children and veterans) and
care occurring in unique contexts (e.g., small communities), underscoring the
book's broad usefulness.

The material is thoroughly current, aided by
useful lists, tables, and figures to enhance its accessibility. A Clinical Guide
to Psychiatric Ethics provides a trustworthy compass and expert companion for
those traveling with their patients along the ethical frontier of mental
illness.