Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package. Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today's medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of psychiatry will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you! Provides the exam syllabus in one place - saves valuable revision time Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-mémoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast INDICE: Section 1: General Chapter 1. Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis Chapter 2. Pharmacological therapy and ECT Chapter 3. Psychological therapy Chapter 4. Mental health and the law Chapter 5. Mental health service provision Section 2: Presenting Complaints Chapter 6. The patient with thoughts of self-harm or suicide Chapter 7. The patient with impairment consciousness, cognition Chapter 8. The patient with alcohol or substance use problems Chapter 9. The patient with psychotic sypmtoms Chapter 10. The patient with elated or irritable mood Chapter 11. The patient with low mood Chapter 12. The patient with anxiety Chapter 13. The patient with obsessions Chapter 14. The patient with a reaction to stress Chapter 15. The patient with medically unexplained physical symptoms Chapter 16. The patient with eating or weight problems Chapter 17. The patient with personality problems Chapter 18. The patient with neurodevelopmental problems Section 3: Cause and management Chapter 19. Dementia and delirium Chapter 20. Alcohol and substance disorders Chapter 21. Psychotic disorders Chapter 22. Mood disorders Chapter 23. Anxiety disorders Chapter 24. Eating disorders Chapter 25. Sleep-wake disorders Chapter 26. Psychosexual disorders Chapter 27. Disorders relating to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and the puerperium Chapter 28. Personality disorders Chapter 29. Neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disability Chapter 30. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Chapter 31. Older adult psychiatry Chapter 32. Forensic psychiatry
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-7383-0
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 476
- Fecha Publicación: 30/11/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés