Textbook of Psychiatry Paperback / softback
by Basant K. (Professor and Honorary Consultant in Psychiatry and Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, I Puri, I. H. (Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, West London Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; Ho Treasaden
Paperback / softback
Description
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 timeContains self-assessment material to ensure thorough exam preparation New layout aids accessibility and 'ease of learning' New chapter on mental health legislationCovers 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 disordersExplores capacity and risk assessmentEnhanced discussion of the use of psychotherapy in line with current practice
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:464 pages, Approx. 170 illustrations (144 in full color); Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
- Publication Date:31/05/2011
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- ISBN:9780702031571
Information
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:464 pages, Approx. 170 illustrations (144 in full color); Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
- Publication Date:31/05/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780702031571
