Psychiatry : A Clinical Handbook Paperback / softback
by Mohsin (Royal Free Hospital, London) Azam, Mohammed (Foundation Year 2 doctor, Nottingham City Hospital) Qureshi, Daniel (Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry, Leicester) Kinnair
Paperback / softback
Description
Psychiatry: a clinical handbook provides all the essential information required for a successful psychiatry rotation. Written by two recently qualified junior doctors and a consultant psychiatrist, the book offers an exam-centred, reader-friendly style backed up with concise clinical guidance.
The book covers diagnosis and management based upon the ICD-10 Classification and the latest NICE guidelines.
For every psychiatric condition:the diagnostic pathway is provided with suggested phrasing for sensitive questionsthe relevant clinical features to look out for in the mental state examination are listeda concise definition and basic pathophysiology/aetiology is outlined. The book also boasts a range of features to test your understanding of the subject:Self-assessment questions are provided at the end of each chapter.
A common OSCE scenarios chapter with mark schemes, to aid practising with colleagues in preparation for exams. An exam-style questions chapter with detailed answers written by a Consultant Psychiatrist. Printed with an attractive full colour design, the book includes mnemonics, clinical photos, diagrams, OSCE tips and key fact boxes. Psychiatry: a clinical handbook is ideal for medical students, junior doctors and psychiatry trainees. From reviews:"This book excels as a guide for studying, for a variety of reasons.
Notably, the pedagogic quality truly benefits from the authors' deliberate use of a variety of formats for presenting information.
As a result, nearly any medical student could find this book easy to use." Doody, July 2016"One of the best psychiatry books I have ever read.
It is organised in a neat, concise manner with tables, colours, mnemonics, OSCE tips to name but a few." Amazon reviewer
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:282 pages
- Publisher:Scion Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:15/02/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781907904813
Information
-
Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:282 pages
- Publisher:Scion Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:15/02/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781907904813
