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Sometimes Amazing Things Happen: Heartbreak And Hope On The Bellevue Hospital Psychiatric Prison Ward
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From The Chief Of Psychiatry For Correctional Health Services In New York City Comes A Revelatory And Deeply Compassionate Memoir That Takes Readers Inside Bellevue Hospitals Forensic Psychiatry Unit And Brings To Life The Worldthe System, The Staff, And The Haunting Casesthat Shaped One Young Psychiatrist As She Learned About Respect, Survival, And Our Shared Humanity.Welcome To The Bellevue Hospital Psychiatric Prison Ward, A Maximumsecurity Hospital And Inpatient Psychiatric Unit For The Inmates Of The New York City Jail System, With Its Hub On Rikers Island. It Is A World Of Heartbreak, Violence, And Pain, Where Severely Ill Men Are Often Lost In A Tangle Of Courts, Jails, And Bureaucracy. It Is Also A Place Of Challenges, Redemption, And Surprising Joy, Where Tough, Hardworking Doctors And Staff Fight To Care For And Keep Safe A Population That Many Would Like To Forget. This Is Where Dr. Elizabeth Ford, Now The Chief Of Psychiatry For Correctional Health Services For New York Citys Health And Hospitals, Found Her Calling.Dr. Ford Shares Her Stories Of Caring For These Patientsfrom One Of The Most Hated And Alienated Inmates At Rikers, Who Cries When Discussing His Abusive Childhood, To The Writer, Who Agrees To Treatment In Exchange For Dr. Fords Take On The Opening Chapter Of His Book, To The Twentyfouryearold Schizophrenic Whom Dr. Ford Later Encounters On The Streets Of Manhattan, Happy And Healthy After Finally Finding The Right Medication.Fords Riveting Memoir Is Marked By Explosive Crises And Episodes Of Violent Psychosis, But Also Moving Stories Of Compassion And Hope In The Face Of Overwhelming Dysfunction. Eloquent And Urgent, Her Indelible Chronicle Offers Affecting Proof That Sometimes Amazing Things Happen.The Individual Stories Of These Menwho Were Central To My Experiences As A Psychiatristare At Once Incredibly Humbling, Terrifying, And Inspiring. Through Them, I Learned About Survival And Hope. Elizabeth Ford, Md
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sometimes Amazing Things Happen'? A: The main theme revolves around the experiences of Dr. Elizabeth Ford in Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric prison ward, highlighting issues of mental health, compassion, and the shared humanity of patients within a challenging environment.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Dr. Elizabeth Ford, who serves as the Chief of Psychiatry for Correctional Health Services in New York City.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: When was 'Sometimes Amazing Things Happen' published? A: The book was published on April 25, 2017.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a compelling and eloquent writing style that combines personal anecdotes with professional insights, making complex topics accessible and relatable.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in the mental health field? A: Yes, the book offers valuable insights and experiences that can be beneficial for professionals in the mental health field, as well as those interested in forensic psychiatry.
- Q: Does the book discuss specific patient cases? A: Yes, Dr. Ford shares various patient stories that illustrate the challenges and triumphs within the psychiatric prison ward.
- Q: What is the book's perspective on mental health care in prison systems? A: The book provides a critical look at the mental health care system within prisons, revealing the complexities and the urgent need for compassion and reform.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that this book targets? A: The book targets a wide audience, including professionals in mental health, students, and general readers interested in personal narratives about psychiatric care and social justice.