Psychiatry

Pages: 280,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2010,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 170x242x18mm

100 Cases in Psychiatry presents 100 scenarios commonly seen in the hospital and community setting. The patient's history and examination are described, with questions on the diagnosis and management of each case. The answer includes a detailed discussion on each topic, providing an essential revision aid as well as a practical guide for students and junior doctors. Making clinical decisions is one of the most important and difficult parts of training to become a doctor, and the area of mental health presents its own unique challenges. These cases will help students and junior doctors to recognize important medical conditions in psychiatry, and to develop their diagnostic and management skills. It covers common conditions are covered including depression, anxiety, psychosis, alcohol dependence, dementia, autism, mania, self-harm and anorexia.

Weight: 0.56 KG
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Pages: 282,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2017,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 173x244x19.05mm

The new edition of this best-selling title from the popular 100 cases series explores common psychiatric and mental health scenarios that will be encountered by the medical student and junior doctor during practical training on the ward, in the emergency department, in outpatient clinics and in the community, and which are likely to feature in qualifying examinations. The book covers a comprehensive range of presentations from hallucinations to self-harm, organized by sub-specialty area for ease of reference. Comprehensive answers highlight key take home points from each case and provide practical advice on how to deal with the challenges that occur when practising psychiatry at all levels. show more

Weight: 0.56 KG
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Pages: 304,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2009,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 144.78x231.14x22.86mm

This is a text book of clinical psychiatry that is concise yet comprehensive, up to date, and readily accessible. It aims to be an easy entry to the pertinent facts of clinical psychiatry for medical students and students of mental health disciplines; a resource for established clinicians, including GPs; and also a brief yet thorough overview for the more advanced psychiatric trainee or mental health professional.? There is a particular focus on providing simple clinical tips. Liberal use of fact boxes and summary lists ensures readers will have at their fingertips the facts required for undergraduate OSCE exams in clinical psychiatry (an appendix provides explicit examples), as well as equipping more advanced readers with the basic knowledge underpinning post-graduate exams in clinical psychiatry and related allied health disciplines.? To effect coherence of approach and minimal overlap between chapters, the bulk of the text has been written by two authors who are experienced psychiatrists with expertise in a broad range of clinical and research areas. Introductory chapters cover the psychiatric interview and mental state and clinical investigations relevant to psychiatry. The second section is an overview of all of the major syndromes of psychiatry, covering epidemiology, aetiology and clinical aspects, and including discussion of specific treatment approaches. A separate section reviews more generally, biological and psychosocial aspects of treatment in psychiatry, with worked case examples.

Weight: 0.48 KG
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Pages: 272,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Jaypee,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 190x240x12.7mm

Weight: 0.59 KG
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Pages: 144,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 214x273x10mm

ABC of Sexual Health provides a comprehensive overview of this important, but difficult subject and includes reading resources as well as information on professional societies, patient groups and online resources. Fully revised and expanded to cover a range of new content and topics including psychological, urological, gynaecological, endocrinological and psychiatric aspects of sexual health, the effects of medication, sexual dysfunction, sexual orientation, gender identity, paraphilias, forensic sexology, dermatoses, and psychosexual therapy and education. ABC of Sexual Health is a practical guide for all general practitioners, family physicians, trainees and medical students wanting to improve communicating, examining and managing patients with sexual health problems. show more

Weight: 0.4 KG
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Pages: 144,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2018,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 143x217x8mm

Substance addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by a compulsion to take a substance despite potential consequences. Addiction, second edition offers a clear and succinct overview of the brain science underpinning substance addiction. Focusing on the nature of addiction as a brain disorder, this resource discusses a range of different behavioural traits such as impulsivity and reward dependence, and looks at the critical role of kinetic and pharmacological factors. All chapters have been fully updated to provide readers with a quick-reference guide to the latest research on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for addition, and feature helpful key points and further reading sources. In addition, two new chapters on nicotine addiction and appetite hormones have been added to ensure the reader is kept abreast of the most recent discussions in the field of research. show more

Weight: 0.21 KG
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Pages: 864,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 180.34x251.46x53.34mm

Proven Classic Updated to Reflect the DSM-5 The accessible format, overview chapters on broader issues such as interviewing that affect all diagnoses, and case study approach provide the ideal support for students to examine and understand how diagnoses are reached and applied. Updated to reflect the latest neurobiological advancements in psychopathology, this edition follows the same proven chapter structure for the disorder chapters of previous editions to facilitate readers' understanding and learning. Updates include topics such as: The new Schizophrenic Spectrum designation and other psychotic disorders The revised approach to eating disorders Two new chapters reflect the unsettled nature of the DSM-5 for academics and clinicians alike: Chapter 21: Conditions for Further Study and Chapter 22: Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders. Encompassing the most current research in the field, Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Seventh Edition provides a thorough introduction to our current conceptualization of psychopathology and its application in clinical practice, including dimensional and categorical classifications.

Weight: 1.7 KG
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Pages: 960,
Specialties: Psychiatry, UK - MRCPsych,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2010,
Cover: Multiple copy pack,
Dimensions: 154x234x40mm

Following hot on the heels of the launch of the new syllabus and new MRCPsych exam in Spring 2008 by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, this pack contains books covering papers 1, 2 and 3 of the exam. Each book contains relevant MCQs for each paper. Supporting these MCQs are detailed explanatory answers and revision notes, referenced to the key textbooks used by trainees. The books' content is closely matched to the MRCPsych syllabus and includes practice papers for true exam preparation.

Weight: 1.14 KG
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Pages: 240,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer,
Publication Year: 2018,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 178x254x12.7mm

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Concise and focused on high-yield content, this 6th Edition of Blueprints Psychiatry makes it easy for busy clerkship students to prep for shelf exams and the USMLE during moments of calm between busy hospital and clinical responsibilities. Part of the highly regarded Blueprints series, the book mirrors the major concepts and therapeutics of modern psychiatric practice, covering each major diagnostic category, each major class of somatic and psychotherapeutic treatment, legal issues, and special situations unique to the field. Now completely aligned with DSM-5, the Sixth Edition features a new full-color design, new images, and new case vignettes in every chapter. Updated: 100 updated Board-format questions with complete rationales appear in a question-and-answer section at the end of the book. New case vignettes with questions, answers, and full explanations in every chapter provide an ideal way to study. New design: A contemporary, full-color design makes navigation quick and easy. Up-to-date coverage: All diagnoses reflect those included in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Pedagogically rich: Each brief chapter includes bolded key words, tables, figures, and key points to help residents succeed on exams. Complete: A Neural Basis section is included for each major diagnostic category. show more

Weight: 0.48 KG
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