Includes CD-ROM in paper sleeve on inside of back cover Includes glossary

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Essential theoretical concepts for practice -- Tools for practice of the art -- Caring for patients with psychobiological disorders -- Communicating with and planning care for patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies -- Communicating with and planning care for clients with discrete needs -- Caring for patients within the context of the mental health care system -- Appendices.

For CD-ROM: Intel Pentium III, 600 MHz, 256 MB RAM; Windows 2000; 800 x 600 pixels screen resolution, true color display, 16X CD-ROM. drive. For CD-ROM: 333 MHz PowerPC, 256 MB of installed RAM; MAC OS 10.3; 16x CD-ROM drive, 800 x 600 monitor, Millions of Colors display recommended.