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1HIV Liaison Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, England.
Abstract:
Nurses often care for people with mental health conditions in general clinical settings. In these situations, they have a responsibility to ensure that the individual's physical, social and psychological needs are assessed and met. Nurses practising in general clinical settings should be familiar with the skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of people with mental health conditions. This article aims to provide nurses practising in general clinical settings with an understanding of such conditions and the associated effects on an individual's physical health. It also details the signs and symptoms of various mental health conditions, and outlines the communication skills that nurses can use when caring for people with these conditions in general clinical settings.
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