Psychiatry introduces medicine students to the subject in a concise, innovative and memorable way. Its patient-centred approach integrates the theoreticalbasis of different psychiatric disorders with an explanation of the management of these disorders in clinical practice, using genuine case histories to place the content in a realistic context. Psychiatry introduces medicine studentsto the subject in a concise, innovative and memorable way. Its patient-centred approach blends a discussion of the theoretical basis of different psychiatric disorders with an explanation of the management of these disorders in everyday clinical practice, using genuine case histories to place the content in a realistic context.Recognizing that having positive interactions with a patient is central to the provision of successful psychiatric care, the book includes guidance on history-taking and assessment, while also reflecting best practice as set out by current clinical guidelines.Having undergone an extensive revision for this fourth edition, and covering all the major psychiatric conditions in a logically-structured way, the book is an invaluable guide to all individuals who are likely to encounter those with psychiatric problems, including students of medicine, healthcare, and socialwork.Online Resource CentreThe Online Resource Centre to accompany Psychiatry features· Figures and tables from the book in electronic format· Self-assessment materials for students· Updates on the latest clinical guidelines INDICE: Part 1: Introduction Introduction The scale of the problem Mental disorder and you Part 2: Assessment Symptoms and signs of illness Conducting the assessment Thinking about diagnosis Thinking about aetiology Thinking aboutprognosis Risk assessment and management Communicating your findings Part 3: Management General aspects of care: settings of care Psychiatry and the law Drugs and other physical treatments Psychological therapies Social treatments Managing behavioural disturbance Part 4: Management of specific groups Child andadolescent psychiatry: General aspects of care Psychiatry of older adults Learning disability People presenting with physical disorder Part 5: The specificdisorders Mood disorders Schizophrenia Reactions to stressful experiences Anxiety and obsessional disorders Medically unexplained physical symptoms Cognitive disorders Eating disorders Sleep disorders Problems due to use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances Problems of sexuality and gender Personality and its disorders Child and Adolescent psychiatry: Specific disorders Part 6: Psychiatry and you Psychiatry and you
- ISBN: 978-0-19-923396-0
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 488
- Fecha Publicación: 05/01/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés