Full Description
Multi-disciplinary in its approach, this book details key psychiatric conditions, their assessment and management in line with modern developments, including the latest developments in healthcare policy. It has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidance.
Case studies are used throughout to aid comprehension and illustrate the realities of working in this area.
Now in its Fifth Edition, Practical Psychiatry of Old Age is ideal as a clinical primer for those in training, or as a day-to-day reference for healthcare professionals working with older people.
Contents
Preface 1 Setting the scene 2 Assessment 3 General principles of treatment 4 Confusion: delirium and dementia 5 Mood disorders 6 Late-life psychotic disorders 7 Neurotic (anxiety) disorders 8 Personality disorders, and alcohol and substance misuse 9 The relationship between physical and mental health 10 The planning and delivery of services Appendix 1 Old age service development Appendix 2 Additional information Index
