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Punishing the Patient: How Psychiatrists Misunderstand and Mistreat Schizophrenia

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Punishing the Patient: How Psychiatrists Misunderstand and Mistreat Schizophrenia (Paperback)

by Richard Gosden PhD (Author)

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Ninety per cent of those diagnosed with schizophrenia are treated, often involuntarily, with drugs that manage but do not cure the condition. This book discusses the many human rights problems that arise from this treatment. It also asks whether it is possible to understand schizophrenia differently, and what follows if we do.

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Scribe Publications Pty Ltd. (March 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0908011520
ISBN-13: 978-0908011520
Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,063,691 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Models of Madness: Psychological, Social and Biological Approaches to Schizophrenia by John Read on page 129

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5.0 out of 5 stars New Contribution To Schizophrenia Research, May 5, 2001

By	Dr. Lloyd Ross (Ridgewood, New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Richard Gosden, a researcher in mental health from Australia, has produced a refreshing, easy to read analysis of the diagnosis and treatment of Schizophrenia by modern day psychiatry. This book is must reading for clinicians, be they psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or psychiatric nurses. Gosden presents a clear account of the development and problems associated with both the old neuroleptic medications and with the new "atypical" neuroleptics used to `treat' Schizophrenia. He presents a clear and easy to understand account of how these drugs lead cumulatively to both Tardive Dyskinesia and to Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. Dr. Gosden debunks the genetic and biological-chemical theories of Schizophrenia and presents an excellent summary of the psychosocial theories. He also presents a remarkable expose of drug research in mental health. The last part of this work describes the problems psychiatry faces with informed consent. Dr. Gosden focuses upon the human rights issues and deprivation of liberty that are usually present as a result of the Schizophrenia diagnosis. The book is clear enough to not only be an asset to mental health professionals, but also is easily understood by the lay public. I highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Medical and Non medical model of Schizpophrenia, October 21, 2002

By	zaheer husnain (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

I have long family history of schizophrenia , so this book really help me to understand the vast medical and non medical aspect of this mysterious decease , and how many phycatrist misunderstood the patient . Instead clinicians this book is of great help for families having schizophrenia patient in them , to understand the right and better treatment. It also helpfull for humsan right activists working towards more human liberty.

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