This clinical manual presents the diagnostic criteria and management protocols for the full spectrum of mental health conditions. It covers standard assessment techniques, symptom identification, and evidence-based treatments for disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar illness, and substance misuse. The text integrates biological, psychological, and social perspectives while addressing specialized subfields like forensic, adolescent, and old age psychiatry. Readers find detailed information on the legal frameworks governing patient care and the pharmacological profiles of psychotropic medications, organized according to both ICD and DSM classification systems.
Medical students, psychiatry trainees, and practicing clinicians use this reference to navigate acute clinical encounters. It serves as a practical guide for conducting mental state examinations and managing psychiatric emergencies on the ward or in the emergency department. By consulting this handbook, practitioners gain precise protocols for differential diagnosis and structured treatment plans. It provides the technical data and legal guidance necessary to provide safe, efficient care in diverse hospital and community settings.
Growth-minded and clear-cut; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2019
- ISBN
- 9780198795551
- Language
- EN
