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English | 2020 | ISBN: 1119653568 | 159 pages | pdf, epub | 20.1 MB
Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Careisapractical,quick referenceguideto psychiatric assessment and mental healthcare in general practice. Providingalgorithms informed by evidence-based guidelines, thiseasy-to-useresourcehelpsbusymedical and healthcareprofessionalsquickly assessmental health problems, makeinformedtreatment decisions, andunderstand when referralstospecialist mental health servicesareappropriate.Drawing from their extensive experience in general practice and psychiatry, the authors provide clear and authoritative guidance onawiderangeofcommon psychiatric disorders, complex scenarios, and special considerations.
Uniquevisualmanagementalgorithmsdefineassessment,diagnosis,investigationsand managementfor each condition, including BipolarAffective Disorder,Psychosis,Depression, Dementia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Up-to-date informationonmedicationchoicesand counselling strategiesis found throughout the text. Designed for informing swift clinical decisions in demanding primary care settings, this indispensable reference guide:
- Conforms tothediagnostic criteriain the current edition of theWorld HealthOrganization'sInternational Classification of Diseases
- Contains algorithms informed by the Royal College of General Practitioners(RCGP), Royal College of Psychiatrists(RCPsych), and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence(NICE) guidelines
- Explores common complaints that can suggest psychological or psychiatric disorders, such as insomnia and fatigue
- Outlines special mental health considerations related to children, intellectual disability, autism, the elderly, and pregnancy
- Includesappendices coveringcommonly prescribed drugs and physical examinations for patients with severe mental illness
- Featuresnumerous self-assessment questions and links to online reference tools forGeneral Practitioners
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