Textbook of Psychiatry E-Book

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