Full Description
An essential purchase for every medical student and junior doctor, Psychiatry by Ten Teachers follows the renowned Ten Teachers' highly-praised and successful tradition of providing key information written by ten respected experts in the field. In addition, the work conforms to the core curriculum recommended to medical schools by the RCPsych Scoping Group on Undergraduate Psychiatry. Completely up to date, it encourages students to get the most out of their psychiatry attachment and helps them to pass their exams, as well as providing key advice on providing quality medical care, regardless of the field in which they decide to specialize. Useful tips and advice ensure that this is more than a standard introduction to the subject, encouraging additional reading, supporting critical thinking and bringing exam success.
Contents
Defining Mental Health and Mental Illness Personality, Predisposing and Perpetuating Factors in Mental Illness Assessment and Engagement with Patients Making the Most of Your Placement Mental Health Legislation Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders Phobias Schizophrenia Substance Misuse Eating Disorders Organic Disorders Psychiatric Aspects of Intellectual Disability Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Disorders of Personality Commonly Used Psychological Treatments Psychopharmacology Psychiatric Emergencies
