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Publisher's Noteguaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Insider's Guide to Acing the Psychiatry Boards Written by Physicians Who Passed!Apply the proven First Aid formula for Psychiatry Board success!"A classic review in virtually every sense, this book consists of brief chapters packed with vital psychiatric and neurological information targeting the clinical knowledge criteria outlined by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) for their board-certification examination. Using abbreviated and high yield chapters, this book presents the most up-to-date and useful information on psychiatric and neurologic concepts related to the ABPN examination. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review ServiceFirst Aid for the Psychiatry Boards is an "insider's guide" to passing the Psychiatry Boards, in-training exams, and recertification. Based on feedback from recent test-takers, this review offers high-yield information, mnemonics, and visual aids -- along with mini-cases for oral board success.The content is written by recent test-takers so you know you are studying the most current and relevant material possible. Now you can get real answers to real board questions!Features:Hundreds of high-yield facts, mnemonics, clinical images, and summary tables help you ace the boards and in-service examsCovers must-know psychiatry and neurology topics in one complete volumeWritten by recent, successful test-takers and reviewed by top faculty so you know you're studying the most relevant, up-to-date material possibleIntegrated mini-cases review frequently tested scenarios and classic patient presentationsGreat for in-service and board exams and the perfect refresher before recertificationInsider Coverage of All the Must-Know Topics:Guide to the ABPN Examination, Psychiatry Topics Disorders of Childhood Onset, Unipolar Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Primary Psychotic Disorders, Substance Abuse and Dependence, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Somatoform Disorders, Sleep and Sleep Disorders, Delirium and Dementia, Sexuality and Sexual Disorders, Neurology Topics Neuroanatomy and Clinical Correlates,Stroke and Critical Care, Neurochemistry and Neuropharmacology, Neuroimmunology, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Headache and Pain, Neuro-oncology, Neuro-ophthalomology and Neuro-otology, Neurological Infections, Neuromuscular Disease, Pediatric Neurology and Neurogenetics, Seizures and EpilepsyVisit FirstAidfortheBoards.com
Contents
Contributing AuthorsReviwersPrefaceAcknowledgmentsHow to Contribute1. Guide to the ABPN ExaminationSECTION I: PSYCHIATRY TOPICS2. Disorders of Childhood Onset3. Unipolar Depressive Disorders4. Bipolar Disorder5. Primary Psychotic Disorders6. Substance Abuse and Dependence7. Anxiety Disorders8. Personalty Disorders9. Eating Disorders10. Somatoform Disorders11. Sleep and Sleep Disorders12. Delirium and Dementia13. Sexuality and Sexual DisordersSECTION II: NEUROLOGY TOPICS14. Neuroanatomy and Clinical Correlates15. Stroke and Critical Care16. Neurochemistry and Neuropharmacology17. Neuroimmunology18. Neurodegenerative Disorders19. Headache and Pain20. Neuro-oncology21. Neuro-ophthalmology and Neuro-otology22. Neurological Infections23. Neuromuscular Disease24. Pediatric Neurology and Neurogenetics25. Seizures and EpilepsyColor PlatesIndexNER(01): WOW
