Pages: 848,
Specialty: Psychiatry,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 194x254x36mm
Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a clear and contemporary summary of clinical psychiatry and the scientific fundamentals of the discipline. It is an essential study aid for all those preparing for postgraduate examinations in psychiatry and a superb reference for practising psychiatrists.
Structured to follow the entire MRCPsych exam syllabus, the book covers the following key areas, along with the CACS examination: Paper 1: * General and adult psychiatric disorder * History and mental state examination * Cognitive assessment * Neurology and psychology for psychiatrists * Psychopathology * History of psychiatry and psychiatric ethics Paper 2: * Psychopharmacology * Neurobiology for psychiatrists * Psychiatric genetics * Epidemiology * Advanced psychological processes and treatments Paper 3: * Critical appraisal * Learning disability * Child and adolescent psychiatry * Old age psychiatry * Forensic psychiatry * Consultation liaison psychiatry * Neuropsychiatry * Psychosexual medicine Fully updated with recent references and many additional figures, this third edition features a wealth of new material (including NICE guidelines) and updates the DSM-IV-TR criteria to the new DSM-5. Designed to meet the needs of today's candidates, Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Third Edition continues to provide a source of trusted expert information to ensure examination success for all those taking higher examinations in psychiatry.show more
