Ethical Considerations at the Intersection of P. Peteet, Dell, Fung**

Oxford University Press Inc

Explore the complex relationship between psychiatry and religion with 'Ethical Considerations at the Intersection of Psychiatry and Religion'. This book offers a crucial framework for mental health professionals to navigate ethical dilemmas at the intersection of these two domains. It addresses how religious and spiritual beliefs influence patient values, shape preferred virtues, and interact with culture, providing practical guidance for approaching challenging cases. The book covers general considerations such as the basis of therapeutic values in a pluralistic context and the nature of theological and psychiatric ethics, as well as specific applications in various subspecialties like inpatient care, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatrics, forensic psychiatry, and addiction. With detailed case examples analyzed through a robust framework, this resource is invaluable for understanding the contributions of religion and spirituality to patient preferences, quality of life, decision-making, and effective treatment. Key Features: * Provides a clinically relevant framework for the interface between psychiatry, religion, and spirituality. * Integrates conceptual and practical material through discussion and case examples. * Offers a comprehensive overview that addresses a wide range of subspecialties in psychiatry. Product Summary: Ethical Considerations at the Intersection of Psychiatry and Religion by John Peteet, Mary Lynn Dell, Wai Lun Fung. Published by Oxford University Press. Features 288 pages in English. ISBN: 9780190681968.