Background
Mason, Tom was born on September 13, 1950 in Wigan, Lancashire, England. Son of Jonn and Hilda (Leech) Mason.
(An extremely practical book that offers methods of preven...)
An extremely practical book that offers methods of prevention and management strategies, and provides a comprehensive view of the problem of violence and aggression from patients/clients. This book, based on sound research, is cleverly structured so that the notion of violence becomes more explicit with each succeeding chapter, until finally the violent outburst arrives. This innovative book explores a topical, vital subject that appeals to a variety of nurses and other professionals.
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(In recent years mentally disordered offenders have attrac...)
In recent years mentally disordered offenders have attracted considerable attention in the media and there has been heated public debate as to the best treatment and prevention of re-offending. Simultaneously there has been a significant increase in the amount of research, specialist courses and training devoted to this particular, high profile area of mental health care. This is as a result of considerable public pressure to develop effective theory and practice for diagnosing and treating this patient group.A Sociology of the Mentally Disordered Offender provides a concise, and most importantly, accessible guide to the main theoretical issues from a sociological perspective as a counterbalance to the predominant medical model. Having established a theoretical framework through the exploration of topics such as the relationship between crime and mental disorder the authors look at the processes by which offenders are referred either to criminal justice or the mental health service system, their subsequent treatment and management, and the problem of re-offending. A final chapter looks at ways in which care and management of these patients may be effectively developed in the future.
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(Seclusion as a concept is poorly understood and this is r...)
Seclusion as a concept is poorly understood and this is reflected in the literature on the topic, particularly from nursing authors. This has led to an emotionally charged altercation rather than academic debate, both within the literature and at conferences. But why bother learning about seclusion at all, particularly as it is used less and less within mental health? We would point out to those sceptical about the value of this book that seclusion is not only of interest as an intervention per se, but is valuable in reflecting a shifting ethos within care. For some reason, seclusion has been neglected; we believe that one reason is that it impinges upon widely held myths and beliefs within psychiatric practice. Questioning about seclusion uncovers uncomfortable facts and assumptions concerning the values underpinning today's mental health care approaches. Such uncomfortable questioning is often avoided for safer research pursuits. Also, we hold that this book is necessary in examining issues pertaining to seclusion practice. There is a gap within nursing knowledge in so far as seclusion is concerned, as our chapter on education upholds. Yet inquiries and litigation have highlighted the fact that seclusion practice must be more clearly understood as an intervention. At present, such understanding is erratic and far from useful in providing a higher standard of care. Practitioners need to make informed decisions regarding seclu sion, and this book aims to provide the necessary information on which to base these decisions.
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Mason, Tom was born on September 13, 1950 in Wigan, Lancashire, England. Son of Jonn and Hilda (Leech) Mason.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Manchester (England) Metropolitan University, 1989. Doctor of Philosophy, Anglia Polytechnic University, East Anglia, England, 1995.
Staff nurse Moss Side Hospital, Liverpool, England, 1975-1980, Broadmoor Hospital, Berkshire, England, 1980-1981. Charge nurse Maudsley/Bethlem Hospital, London, 1981-1982. Senior researcher Ashworth Hospital, Liverpool, 1984-1997.
Senior lecturer Liverpool University, 1997-1999. Senior research fellow Caswell Clinic, Bridgend, Wales, since 1999, professor forensic nursing Wales. Senior research consultant Special Hospitals Service Authority, London, 1991-1994.
(In recent years mentally disordered offenders have attrac...)
(An extremely practical book that offers methods of preven...)
(Seclusion as a concept is poorly understood and this is r...)
United Kingdom representative IAFN, New Jersey, 1997-1999. Member Royal College Nurses., International Association of Forensic Nurses (United Kingdom representative 1997-1999, Outstanding Achievement award 1999).
Married Stephanie Ayers, December 18, 1972 (divorced June 1979). Children: John, Simon. Married Helen Lorraine Thurlby, March 14, 1987.
Children: Kelly Jane, Lois Lily, India Rose.