How to Care for the Insane: A Manual for Nurses

How to Care for the Insane: A Manual for Nurses, written by William D. Granger in the late 19th century, is a comprehensive guide for nurses and attendants in psychiatric care. It outlines essential skills, duties, and empathetic approaches necessary for effective patient care in asylums. The manual emphasizes the importance of proper training and education, detailing a curriculum that includes anatomy and hygiene, while advocating for compassion and patience in dealing with mental health patients. Granger's work is notable for its systematic approach to psychiatric nursing and its focus on the development of training programs for asylum staff.