Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Psychiatry written by Rashid Zaman and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy pocket resource provides quick answers to questions in the study and practice of psychiatry. It includes thorough and timely information on pharmacotherapy and a practical section on psychiatric emergencies. Pocketbook which provides answers to the day to day question which arise during the early part of psychiatric training - reduces stress levels in hard-pressed trainees. Proven pocket book design for ease of reference and portability Strong and up to date emphasis on pharmacotherapy Practical section about psychiatric emergencies
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis written by Andrew T. Raftery and published by . This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bedside Psychiatry written by Arabinda N Chowdhury and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides trainees in psychiatry with an overview of day to day patient evaluation and treatment planning. Divided into two sections, the first chapters cover the basics, psychiatric history, clinical examination and additional evaluation, management and related issues. The second section provides comprehensive appendices covering numerous psychiatric scenarios and disorders, as well as psychiatric tests, ratings and key terms. Authored by a recognised, UK-based expert in the field, the book is further enhanced by clinical photographs and illustrations to assist learning. Key points Provides trainees in psychiatry with an overview of day to day patient evaluation and treatment planning Covers psychiatric history, clinical examination and additional evaluation and management issues Discusses numerous psychiatric scenarios and disorders Authored by UK-based expert in the field of psychiatry
Download or read book Pocketbook of Mental Health written by Eimear Muir-Cochrane and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an estimated 450 million people worldwide suffering from mental health problems, more health care workers now need a range of mental health skills in order to provide sufficient care across a variety of settings. Written by leading authors in their fields, Eimear Muir-Cochrane, Patricia Barkway and Debra Nizette, The Pocketbook of Mental Health is a quick-reference resource that delivers practical strategies and skills for allied health and nursing students, health professionals, general practitioners, paramedics, police and allied health workers to implement. With a focus on social inclusion, recovery, culture and the promotion of consumer rights, this mental health textbook is a pivotal guide for holistic modern health care practices. Hands on practical strategies of what to do in commonly encountered situations A focus on recovery and person-centred care, and new material on co-occurring health problems The latest research and evidence, including guidance on medications, scales, tools, terminology and DSM-5 updates Case studies that provide practical examples. New chapter: Assessing Risk Loss and Grief chapter has a stronger focus on Trauma Consistent structuring across disorders and medications Increased content on ice, the therapeutic relationship, pain, the links between physical health and mental, childhood, additional/new cultural groups Significantly more content on self-care and inter-professional practice highlighting the different roles involved.
Download or read book Handbook of Psychiatry Volume 2 Mental Disorders and Somatic Illness written by M. H. Lader and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1983-08-31 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 1986 volume of the Handbook of Psychiatry covers that area of psychiatry contiguous with general medicine, and in particular neurology. It raises general issues especially with respect to fundamental problems of the mind-body relationship, and deals with medical disorders related to psychiatry. The topics discussed include ischaemic heart disease, peptic ulcers, bronchial asthma, renal failure, endocrine disorders and ageing as well as neuropsychiatry. There is also an account of selected aspects of severe subnormality, concentrating on the practical management of the severely handicapped child and adult. Throughout this volume the contributors provide a clinically relevant account of their topics. The volume will continue to hold value as a comprehensive survey of the medical history of mental disorders associated with somatic illness.
Download or read book Pocket Essentials of Psychiatry written by Basant K. Puri and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the very popular Kumar and amp; Clark family, this portable and compact book has a wide readership among medical students, trainee and practising psychiatrists, and GPs, as well as trainee and practising mental-health social workers and psychiatric nurses. It is very useful for exam revision and as a handy reference on the ward, with important points highlighted in lists and diagrams.
Download or read book Communication and Mental Illness written by Jenny France and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for improving understanding of individuals with mental illness. It offers theoretical knowledge of the methods of communication commonly adopted by individuals with a variety of diagnoses of mental illness and how information about communication can influence service provision, ending with suggestions for future policy and practice.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry written by David Semple and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated for the new edition, the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry provides the most up-to-date information clinically relevant to the doctor on the ground. Using a presentation-based format it provides detailed advice on clinical decision making after diagnosis. This handbook is an indispensable companion for any professional working in psychiatric medicine. Covering all major psychiatric conditions and sub-specialties, this handbook provides practical and comprehensive guidelines and in-depth coverage of psychiatric assessment, psychopathology, evidence-based practice, therapeutic issues, and transcultural psychiatry. It is indexed alphabetically by ICD-10 / DSM-IV classification codes and acute presentations for quick access. It reflects the recent major changes to psychiatric training and examination as well as the latest drug information. Reviewed by experienced clinicians, and revised by Specialist Trainees, this handbook not only gives expert advice for psychiatry professionals, but is also directly relevant to trainees in psychiatry. For the third edition, new information includes guidance on Adult ADHD, information on new drugs of abuse (e,g, GBL, GHB, mephodrone), and clinical decision-making in the prison setting. With such broad coverage and depth of guidance, this is the must-have pocket guide for all professionals and trainees working in psychiatry.
Download or read book Acute Psychiatry written by Matthew Castle and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is has been written by professionals working in the UK. It is a pocketbook for trainees in psychiatry which gives instant access to the information psychiatrists need in acute clinical situations - how to assess the patient, how to effectively manage psychiatric emergencies as well as the accurate diagnosis and management of common psychiatric conditions. Instant-access pocketbook of psychiatry covering patient assessment, diagnosis and management of common psychiatric conditions and psychiatric emergencies Concentrates on the information needed while on the ward or in the emergency department, using an easily accessible style with bullet points and short paragraphs The first section, which covers patient assessment, is particularly useful for the clinical sections of the MRCPsych and similar exams The second section covers typical presentations such as the deluded patient, the aggressive patient, the suicidal patient and is ideal for 'instant access' in the emergency department The third section covers psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and depressive disorders, concentrating on common and difficult diagnostic issues and management rather than 'textbook' subjects such as aetiology.
Download or read book Minski s Handbook of Psychiatry for Students and Nurses written by Louis Minski and published by Coronet Books. This book was released on 1978 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis written by Andrew T Raftery and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-09-14 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being able to make a correct diagnosis is one of the key aspects of every medical student's and junior doctor's clinical training. Problem-based learning is increasingly being used to focus on the causes behind the presentation of a clinical feature. The Third Edition of this best-selling book is packed full of information to help the reader move from a presenting problem to an accurate diagnosis. Covers 126 common presenting problems in both medicine and surgery in a consistent format Each topic includes a list of all common causes of the condition Key features of the various permutations are clearly discussed Includes a targeted guide to the relevant general and specific follow-up investigations which should be carried out as appropriate Now printed in colour throughout, with the relative frequency of the various conditions illustrated by colour coding, indicating common, occasional or rare causes. Important geographical variations are also highlighted Seven new chapters including rashes, thirst, and tiredness Two new sections on the differential diagnosis of biochemical and haematological disorders provide a ready check when reviewing abnormal results Each chapter ends with a key points section to highlight major aspects of the diagnosis An enlarged author team represents both medicine and surgery
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Medicine written by Peter C. Hayes and published by Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 1992-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended to be a source of general reference for final-year medical students and house officers working on the wards, this book is designed to fit into the pocket. Each disorder is broken down into relevant categories, such as aetiology, clinical features and management.
Download or read book Textbook of Psychiatry E Book written by Basant K. Puri and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new edition of a successful introductory textbook on the subject of psychiatry. Clearly written and rich in pedagogic features - such as summary boxes, clinical cases and other aid memoirs - this book is tailored to the learning needs of those entering the discipline for the first time. Particularly suitable for medical students, this book will also act as a 'primer' for post-graduates first entering the speciality with a view to a long-term career in the discipline. New edition of a well established text with a strongly pedagogic approach to the subject of psychiatry Logical writing style gives ready access to key information Includes many illustrations Contains practical examples throughout to demonstrate the importance of psychiatry to all areas of medicine Ideal for medical students and junior doctors Suitable as a ‘primer’ for specialist trainees entering the discipline for the first time Contains self-assessment material to ensure thorough exam preparation New layout aids accessibility and ‘ease of learning’ New chapter on mental health legislation Covers recent changes in neuropsychopharmacology Use of colour illustrations Contains practical advice on patient management – commencing drug therapy and managing self-harm, for example Enhanced sections on autism and other pervasive developmental disorders Explores capacity and risk assessment Enhanced discussion of the use of psychotherapy in line with current practice
Download or read book Handbook of Psychiatry in Palliative Medicine written by Harvey Max Chochinov and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychiatric, or psychosocial, palliative care has transformed palliative medicine. Palliation that neglects psychosocial dimensions of patient and family experience fails to meet contemporary standards of comprehensive palliative care. While a focus on somatic issues has sometimes overshadowed attention to psychological, existential, and spiritual end-of-life challenges, the past decade has seen an all encompassing, multi-disciplinary approach to care for the dying take hold. Written by internationally known psychiatry and palliative care experts, the Handbook of Psychiatry in Palliative Medicine is an essential reference for all providers of palliative care, including psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health counselors, oncologists, hospice workers, and social workers.
Download or read book Handbook of Psychiatry Volume 3 Psychoses of Uncertain Aetiology written by J. K. Wing and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1982-10-29 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive 1983 account of the pathology, treatment and prognosis of conditions such as schizophrenia, manic depression and autism.
Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Psychiatry in Asia written by Dinesh Bhugra and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographically and demographically Asia is a huge region with a large number of societies and cultures, each affected by their own unique problems including over-population, major natural disasters, poverty and changing social and economic factors. Inevitably this means that different mental health needs have developed across the region. Colonialism, globalization, industrialization and urbanization have brought major demographic and cultural shifts in the region but clinical mental health practices and services and societal attitudes to mental health issues vary enormously. This handbook surveys the state of the current psychiatric care field across the whole Asia-Pacific region. Focusing on individual countries, each chapter will include: A summary of factors affecting the practice and provision of psychiatric care, including cultural attitudes to mental health issues Coverage of the conceptualisation, causation and prevalence of mental health issues in society An overview of mental health care services and systems available and workforce training Coverage of country specific innovative practices and folk therapies As the first major reference work on psychiatric care in Asia this book is an essential resource for scholars and students researching mental health in Asia as well as psychiatrists and other mental health professionals working in the region.
Download or read book American Handbook of Psychiatry Organic disorders and psychosomatic medicine written by Silvano Arieti and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 1002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
